Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Lastres?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Lastres 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.
A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, 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 Lastres is €133, 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 Lastres and Olympos in more detail.
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Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Lastres 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 Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lastres and Olympos, we can see that Lastres 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 Lastres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lastres 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 Lastres 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.
Both Olympos and Lastres during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Lastres is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lastres average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lastres. In the summer, Lastres often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lastres gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Lastres usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Lastres gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lastres and Olympos.
Lastres is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lastres averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Lastres usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Lastres gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lastres usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lastres gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Lastres as well as Olympos.
In the winter, Lastres is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lastres in January average around 9°C (49°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Lastres often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Lastres gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Lastres receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lastres usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Lastres gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Lastres are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Lastres is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Lastres average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Lastres usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Lastres gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lastres usually receives more rain than Olympos. Lastres gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Lastres | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |