Which place is cheaper, Catania or Ericeira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ericeira or Catania?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ericeira and Catania can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ericeira or Catania?
Ericeira
Beneath an indigo sky, a city perches at the edge of sandstone cliffs that overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic. A seaside resort and fishing community, Ericeira is located in western Portugal within the municipality of Mafra. A picturesque village, Ericeira is quaint, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking with a population of no more than 10,260. Because of its blue waters and pristine coastlines, it has been named the Surfing Mecca of Europe. The town was a famous summer retreat for the families of Lisbon during the 1940s and 1950s and still remains so today for families beyond Lisbon's borders. Ericeira also has a World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and second in the world. Besides the many beaches on Ericeira, including Ribeira d'Ilhas, Pescadores, and Mataduoro, the town also has a park called Parque de Santa Maria as well as an old town center that has a collection of cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also some important landmarks that can be explored as no more than a brief visit, such as Forte Mil Regos and Casa De Cultura Jaime Lobo E. Silvs. Whether you are a surfer, fisher, or simply a lover of the beach, Ericeira is the perfect place for those who wish to experience the Atlantic like never before.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEriceira €100Catania €120
The average daily cost (per person) in Ericeira is €100, while the average daily cost in Catania is €120. 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 Ericeira and Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEriceira €51Catania €65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEriceira €102Catania €130
Compare Hotels in Ericeira and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Ericeira or Catania? 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: Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ericeira €25Catania €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ericeira
Also for Ericeira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Privado de/para Aeroporto de Lisboa para Ericeira: $47
- Lisbon: Private Transfer between the Airport & Ericeira Area: $75
- Lisbon Airport Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer To or From Ericeira: $91
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira: $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Ericeira or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania and Ericeira 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 dayEriceira €25Catania €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ericeira €26Catania €19
Tours and Activities in Ericeira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ericeira.
- Custom-Tailored Immersive Photo Experiences: $48
- Highlights & Culinary Kickstart of Ericeira | PRIVATE Tour: $71
- Ericeira Private Tour: Hidden Gastronomic Gems with lunch: $106
- Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour: $385
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEriceira €17Catania €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Ericeira
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ericeira:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines: $43
- Private Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines & Snacks: $61
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ericeira and Catania, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Ericeira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ericeira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ericeira 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania than you might in Ericeira.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ericeira Expensive? and Is Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ericeira or Catania?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Ericeira. When comparing the sizes of Ericeira and Catania, 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 Ericeira or Catania?
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 Ericeira or Catania in the Summer?
Both Catania and Ericeira during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In July, Ericeira is generally cooler than Catania. Daily temperatures in Ericeira average around 23°C (73°F), and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ericeira. In the summer, Ericeira often gets more sunshine than Catania. Ericeira gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 325 hours of full sun.
Ericeira usually gets less rain in July than Catania. Ericeira gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEriceira 23°C (73°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ericeira and Catania. Also, many travelers come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Ericeira is around the same temperature as Catania in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ericeira averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Catania fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Ericeira, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ericeira usually receives more sunshine than Catania during autumn. Ericeira gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Catania receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ericeira usually receives less rain than Catania. Ericeira gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEriceira 19°C (66°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Catania in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ericeira as well as Catania. Also, many visitors come to Catania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Ericeira is a little warmer than Catania. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ericeira in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Catania averages at about 10°C (51°F).
In the winter, Ericeira often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Catania. Ericeira gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 153 hours of full sun.
Ericeira receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ericeira usually gets more rain in January than Catania. Ericeira gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEriceira 12°C (53°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Ericeira are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Ericeira is generally around the same temperature as Catania. Daily temperatures in Ericeira average around 16°C (60°F), and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Catania. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ericeira. Ericeira usually receives more sunshine than Catania during spring. Ericeira gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ericeira usually receives more rain than Catania. Ericeira gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEriceira 16°C (60°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania and Ericeira
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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