Europe’s most walkable city is popular Spanish destination | City breaks | Travel
Spain is a popular destination for Brits, with over 17million of us heading to its sunny coasts last year, especially to major cities like Barcelona and Madrid. However, travel experts are now lauding another Spanish city that’s been named Europe’s most walkable.
Airport transfer specialists at Hoppa have compiled a list of Europe’s best cities for pedestrians – and Seville takes the top spot, followed closely by Athens, Istanbul, Krakow, and Amsterdam. They highlight that you can see all the major sights of this Spanish city in just 30 minutes. Situated in southern Spain, this tourist hotspot sees temperatures soar to an average high of 18C during December, according to AccuWeather.
The walking route through Seville, which features beautiful architecture like the Cathedral and winds through Parque de María Luisa, is only 2km (1.2 miles) long and almost entirely flat.
One of the city’s standout landmarks is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, more commonly known as Seville Cathedral; just a stone’s throw from the cathedral stands the historic Royal palace, the Alcázar of Seville.
Both the cathedral and palace received UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition in 1987, alongside the neighbouring General Archive of the Indies, which dates back to the 1500s.
Additional essential landmarks include the Torre del Oro Tower, or Gold Tower, which forms part of the city walls.
Commenting on their resarch, Matthew Hall, Managing Director at Hoppa, said: “Some places are more suitable to be explored on foot than others.”
Mentioning the allure of Seville, Mr Hall said the city is a “great alternative” to Barcelona and Madrid – especially for those keen to explore on foot.
“Even though you will mostly walk when you arrive, don’t forget about getting to the city from the airport first,” said Mr Hall. “Booking an airport transfer in advance ensures peace of mind.”
Top 20 most pedestrian-friendly cities in Europe:
- Seville
- Athens
- Istanbul
- Krakow
- Amsterdam
- Milan
- Berlin
- Copenhagen
- Tallinn
- Cologne
- Stockholm
- Prague
- Vienna
- Bucharest
- Hamburg
- Valencia
- Florence
- Nice
- Dublin
- Paris
