A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Oviedo vs. Lastres for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oviedo or Lastres?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Oviedo and Lastres. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Oviedo or Lastres?

Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.

Lastres

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oviedo and Lastres, we can see that Lastres is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Oviedo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oviedo Expensive? and Is Lastres Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Oviedo or Lastres?

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 Oviedo or Lastres in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Oviedo as well as Lastres.

In the summer, Oviedo is around the same temperature as Lastres. Typically, the summer temperatures in Oviedo in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Lastres averages at about 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lastres. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oviedo this time of the year. In the summer, Oviedo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lastres. Oviedo gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.

Oviedo usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Lastres. Oviedo gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Oviedo or Lastres in the Autumn?

Both Lastres and Oviedo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

In October, Oviedo is generally around the same temperature as Lastres. Daily temperatures in Oviedo average around 16°C (60°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

Oviedo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lastres during autumn. Oviedo gets 138 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Oviedo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lastres. Oviedo gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Oviedo or Lastres in the Winter?

Both Lastres and Oviedo during the winter are popular places to visit.

Oviedo is around the same temperature as Lastres in the winter. The daily temperature in Oviedo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Lastres fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

In the winter, Oviedo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lastres. Oviedo gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.

Lastres gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Oviedo. Oviedo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Lastres. Oviedo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Oviedo or Lastres in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Oviedo and Lastres.

In the spring, Oviedo is around the same temperature as Lastres. Typically, the spring temperatures in Oviedo in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Lastres averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Oviedo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lastres during spring. Oviedo gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Oviedo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lastres. Oviedo gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Lastres and Oviedo