Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Braga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Braga or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Braga is €112, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €89. 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 Braga and Olympos in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Braga and Olympos, we can see that Braga is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Olympos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olympos 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga than you might in Olympos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Braga Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Braga as well as Olympos.
In the summer, Braga is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Braga in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Braga this time of the year. In the summer, Braga often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Braga gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Braga usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Braga gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Braga are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Braga is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Braga average around 17°C (62°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Braga usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Braga gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Braga. In October, Braga usually receives more rain than Olympos. Braga gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Olympos and Braga during the winter are popular places to visit.
Braga is cooler than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Braga averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Braga often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Braga gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. Braga usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Braga gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Braga and Olympos.
In the spring, Braga is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Braga in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. Braga usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Braga gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Braga usually receives more rain than Olympos. Braga gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Braga | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |