If you’re planning a trip to Europe and want to avoid the hassle of car hire, one UK city has been named the most walkable in Europe, and it’s a great destination for a holiday in the autumn
Car rental prices have soared, but British travellers keen to avoid the hefty fees should consider a city break where walking is all that’s required. The language learning platform Preply has analysed data to identify Europe’s most pedestrian-friendly cities, highlighting destinations where holidaymakers can skip car hire altogether.
They’ve discovered that incredible urban requiring minimal walking between key attractions. While a scenic location, Oxford, claimed the domestic title, a Spanish jewel secured the crown for Europe’s most pedestrian-friendly destination.
Seville, the southern Spanish treasure, topped the walkability rankings, featuring just a 20-minute walk between essential sights, reports the Mirror.
Beyond being the birthplace of tapas, Seville offers a wealth of cultural riches and serves as the heart of Spain’s most spectacular festivities.
Tripadvisor’s top-rated Seville attraction, Plaza de Espana, captivates tourists with its 1928 splendour and offers peaceful canal boat trips.
One Tripadvisor reviewer raved: “Stunningly beautiful! My favourite part of Seville.”
Another declared said: “Wow, wow, wow! Stunning architecture and scrupulously well kept. Not to be missed.”
While a third said: “This was an incredible place for us to visit. This is a must-see location for anyone visiting Seville.”
Beyond the plaza, the Real Alcazar de Sevilla and the city’s Cathedral are unmissable, while Parque de Maria Luisa offers a perfect slice of serenity.
Autumn proves the ideal time to explore Seville, as summer temperatures can soar to a blistering 40 degrees.
Europe’s most walkable cities
- Seville, Spain
- Venice, Italy
- Porto, Portugal
- Florence, Italy
- Athens, Greece
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cologne, Germany
- Milan, Italy
- Verona, Italy
- Nice, France
