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

Should you visit Aveiro or Lastres?

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 Lastres. 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 Lastres?

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.

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Aveiro or Lastres?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Aveiro or Lastres in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Lastres.

In July, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Lastres. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lastres. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.

Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Lastres. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Aveiro or Lastres in the Autumn?

Both Lastres and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Aveiro is around the same temperature as Lastres in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Lastres fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In October, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Lastres. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Aveiro or Lastres in the Winter?

Both Lastres and Aveiro during the winter are popular places to visit.

In the winter, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Lastres. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Lastres averages at about 9°C (49°F).

In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.

Lastres gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Lastres. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Aveiro or Lastres in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Lastres.

In April, Aveiro is generally a little warmer than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.

Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Lastres. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Lastres and Aveiro