Belfast vs Seville

Belfast

Belfast has an oceanic climate — mild and wet year-round, with no extreme cold or heat. Summer days can be genuinely pleasant but rain is always possible. The city gets 850mm of rain annually spread fairly evenly across the year. Wind is the defining feature — pack a windproof layer regardless of season.

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.

Belfast

Belfast city centre is very walkable. Translink buses and the Glider (rapid transit) cover the wider city. Metro buses reach the suburbs. Black taxis are culturally embedded and affordable. A car is needed for the Causeway Coast and Giant's Causeway.

Walkability: High in city centre and Cathedral Quarter. West Belfast murals require bus or taxi.

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.