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

Should you visit Aveiro or Santillana?

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 Santillana. 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 Santillana?

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.

Santillana

A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.

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 Santillana, we can see that Santillana 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 Santillana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santillana 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 Santillana Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Santillana?

Aveiro has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Santillana, 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 Santillana?

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 Santillana in the Summer?

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

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

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santillana. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.

Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Aveiro or Santillana in the Autumn?

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

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

Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In October, Aveiro usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santillana. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Aveiro or Santillana in the Winter?

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

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

In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.

Santillana 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 Santillana. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Aveiro or Santillana in the Spring?

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

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

In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.

Santillana receives a lot of rain in the spring. Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Santillana. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Santillana and Aveiro