Comparison
Lisbon or Valencia? Which to choose for a group trip
Lisbon or Valencia: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Lisbon | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Vibe | CultureFood & WineNightlife | RelaxFood & WineCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Lisbon if your group is after nightlife. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Valencia if your group is after relaxing. The best time to go is Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Lisbon
Portugal
Seven hills, yellow trams and miradouros for sunset: easy to explore on foot and by tram. At night Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré keep even the most mixed groups happy.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
CultureFood & WineNightlifeFrom the guide Long weekends in Europe: 6 cities to visit with friends
Valencia
Spain
City and beach in one weekend: the City of Arts and Sciences, the Turia park by bike and paella where it was born. Mild weather almost all year round.
- Best time
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
RelaxFood & WineCultureFrom the guide Long weekends in Europe: 6 cities to visit with friends
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.