Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Alicante?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alicante and Zagora can help you decide which place is right for you.
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Alicante is €127, while the average daily cost in Zagora is €47. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Alicante and Zagora in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Alicante or Zagora? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alicante and Zagora, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alicante is in Europe and Zagora is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante than you might in Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alicante Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Alicante has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Alicante and Zagora, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.