A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aveiro vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aveiro or Cordoba?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Aveiro and Cordoba. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Aveiro or Cordoba?

Aveiro

Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.

While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.

Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Cordoba, we can see that Aveiro is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aveiro is in Europe and Cordoba is in South America, 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Aveiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aveiro than you might in Cordoba.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Cordoba, 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.

When is the best time to visit Aveiro or Cordoba?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Aveiro has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Aveiro or Cordoba in the Summer?

Both Cordoba and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In the summer, Aveiro is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aveiro in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.

It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Cordobain January. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Aveiro or Cordoba in the Autumn?

Both Cordoba and Aveiro during the autumn are popular places to visit.

In October, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 17°C (62°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In the autumn, Aveiro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordobain April. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Aveiro or Cordoba in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Cordoba.

Aveiro is much colder than Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.

Aveiro usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.

Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Aveiro or Cordoba in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Cordoba.

In the spring, Aveiro is cooler than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aveiro in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In the spring, Aveiro often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.

Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the spring. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Cordobain October. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Aveiro