Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Corralejo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Corralejo or Aveiro? 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.
Corralejo is a beach town located on the northern tip of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. While the town is known for its vacation resorts and beaches, the island as a whole is famed for its very strong winds, which create prime conditions for surfing of all kinds.
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.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Corralejo is €145, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is €80. 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 Corralejo and Aveiro in more detail.
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Also for Corralejo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Corralejo 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.
For Corralejo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corralejo and Aveiro, we can see that Corralejo 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 Corralejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corralejo 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 Corralejo Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Aveiro has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Corralejo. When comparing the sizes of Corralejo and Aveiro, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corralejo and Aveiro.
In July, Corralejo is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 23°C (73°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Corralejo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corralejo usually receives less sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Corralejo gets 281 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Corralejo as well as Aveiro.
Corralejo is a little warmer than Aveiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corralejo averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corralejo this time of the year. In the autumn, Corralejo often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Corralejo usually gets less rain in October than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Aveiro and Corralejo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Corralejo is much warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corralejo in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Aveiro averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Corralejo usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Corralejo gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In January, Corralejo usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Aveiro and Corralejo during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Corralejo is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Corralejo average around 19°C (66°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corralejo. In the spring, Corralejo often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 238 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Corralejo usually gets less rain in April than Aveiro. Corralejo gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Corralejo | Aveiro | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |