Krakow vs Seville

Krakow

Krakow has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The city experiences all four seasons distinctly. Summer days are warm and long, while winter brings freezing temperatures and occasional snow. Air quality can be poor in winter due to coal heating — check smog levels.

Seville

Seville has a Mediterranean climate with scorching summers and mild winters. The city is famous for extreme summer heat, making spring and autumn the ideal seasons to visit. Winter is mild and pleasant with occasional rain.

Krakow

Krakow's public transit consists of trams and buses operated by MPK. A single ticket costs 5 PLN (20 min) or 6 PLN (60 min). Buy from machines at stops, kiosks, or the mKKM app. The Old Town itself is largely pedestrianized.

Walkability: Krakow's Old Town is completely pedestrianized and very walkable. The Main Square to Wawel Castle is a 15-minute walk. Kazimierz is a 20-minute walk from the Main Square. The city center is flat. Most major sights are within easy walking distance of each other.

Seville

Seville's old town is compact and best explored on foot. The city has a single metro line, an extensive bus network, a tram, and an excellent public bike-sharing system (Sevici). The historic center is largely pedestrianized.

Walkability: Seville's centro historico is very walkable and largely flat. The main sights are clustered within a 20-minute walk of each other. The pedestrianized streets around the Cathedral and Santa Cruz are delightful. Summer heat is the main obstacle to walking.