Spain is a firm favourite among Brits, with over 17 million of us flocking to its sunny shores last year, particularly to big cities such Barcelona and Madrid.

But now, travel gurus are singing the praises of another Spanish city that's been crowned Europe's most walkable.

Airport transfer experts at Hoppa have put together a list of Europe's top cities for pedestrians. Seville takes the top spot, followed closely by Athens, Istanbul, Krakow, and Amsterdam.

• I’ve travelled to every part of Italy - I keep returning to one overlooked city


• Simon Calder shares 'slice of heaven' town that's 'easily reached' and perfect for pensioners

They point out that you can tick off all the Spanish city's major sights in just 30 minutes.

Located in the south of Spain, close to the legendary Costa del Sol, the tourist hotspot sees temperatures rise to an average high of 36°C each day in summer.

But despite the cultural heritage of the city and its location to gorgeous landscapes, it is often forgotten by many tourists flocking to sun-soaked Spain.

The walking route through Seville, which showcases stunning architecture like the Cathedral and winds through Parque de María Luisa, is a mere 2km (1.2 miles) long and almost entirely flat, with a total elevation of just 3m.

One of the city's standout landmarks is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better known as Seville Cathedral, which was built on the site of the 12th-century Great Mosque, converted into a church after Ferdinand III took Seville in 1248.

Just a stone's throw from the cathedral is the historic royal palace, the Alcázar of Seville. Like the Cathedral, this building hails from the city's Islamic era when it served as the citadel; after the Castillian conquest, it was rebuilt in the Mudéjar style.

Both the cathedral and castle were recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987, along with the nearby General Archive of the Indies, dating back to the 1500s. Other must-see landmarks include the Torre del Oro Tower, or Gold Tower, which forms part of the city walls.

Locals often recommend the Giralda Tower, a belltower that was once the old minaret of the Arab mosque, and the traditionally Andalusian 15th century Casa de Pilatos House. Speaking on the results of their study, Matthew Hall, Managing Director at Hoppa, said the results were shocking to them.

"Our ranking showed that some places are more suitable to be explored on foot than others, so doing your research before booking your flights is essential so you can properly enjoy your city break. Seville is a great alternative to the more popular Spanish city destinations Barcelona and Madrid. You can visit the top sites in less than 30 minutes."

Matthew added: "Even though you will mostly walk when you arrive, don't forget about getting to the city from the airport first. Booking an airport transfer in advance ensures peace of mind so you can focus on other tasks like planning your walking routes instead."

Highlighting Seville's walkability, Spain.info writes: "Even though Seville has the biggest old town in Spain, it is easy to get around on foot. However, you also have the choice of hopping on a tourist bus or using the public bicycle rental service (there are more than 180 kilometres of cycle lanes); you can also sail down the Guadalquivir, the only navigable estuary in Spain."

The full top 20 of Europe's most walkable cities are: