A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Oviedo vs. Playa de las Americas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oviedo or Playa de las Americas?

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 Playa de las Americas. 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 Playa de las Americas?

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.

Playa de las Americas

If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.

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 Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Oviedo or Playa de las Americas?

Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Oviedo and Playa de las Americas, 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 Oviedo or Playa de las Americas?

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.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa de las Americas in the Summer?

Both Playa de las Americas and Oviedo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In the summer, Oviedo is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Oviedo in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oviedo. Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during summer. Oviedo gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Oviedo usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?

Both Playa de las Americas and Oviedo during the autumn are popular places to visit.

In October, Oviedo is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Oviedo average around 16°C (60°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 138 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.

Oviedo usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Oviedo and Playa de las Americas.

Oviedo is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the winter. The daily temperature in Oviedo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Oviedo gets 95 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.

Oviedo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Oviedo usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Oviedo as well as Playa de las Americas.

In the spring, Oviedo is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Oviedo in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. In the spring, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.

Oviedo usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Oviedo gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Oviedo