Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Santillana, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Santillana?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Santillana €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €105. 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 Corinth and Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Santillana? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Santillana €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana and Corinth change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCorinth €40Santillana €30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Typical Food Prices in Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Santillana €23
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket: $8.74
- Hop on Hop Off Nafplio city tour: $8.87
- The Sanctuary of Asclepius: E-ticket with Audio Tour: $15
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
- Nafplio City Tour: $52
- Nafplio Private Tasting Tour: $62
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $76
- Mycenae and Ancient Nemea Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Santillana €4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
Sample the Local Flavors in Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When comparing the travel costs between Corinth and Santillana, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Santillana?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Corinth 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 Corinth 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 Corinth or Santillana in the Summer?
Both Santillana and Corinth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Corinth is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Santillana, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the summer, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Santillana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Santillana.
Corinth is a little warmer than Santillana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Santillana fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Corinth usually receives less rain than Santillana. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Santillana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Santillana. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Corinth is a little warmer than Santillana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Santillana averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. Corinth usually gets less rain in January than Santillana. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Santillana in the Spring?
Both Santillana and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Corinth is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. In April, Corinth usually receives less rain than Santillana. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana and Corinth
| Corinth | Santillana | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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