A Travel Price Comparison for Spain Oviedo vs. Playa del Ingles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oviedo or Playa del Ingles?

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 del Ingles. 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles

Translating to "Englishman's Beach," Playa del Ingles is a sea resort located on the south coast of the Gran Canaria island of Spain's Canary Islands. Since the 1960s it has been built up to accommodate tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. Some of the most popular attractions include an abundance of bars and clubs as well as beachside activities like swimming, surfing, scuba, and snorkeling.

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

Which is Bigger, Oviedo or Playa del Ingles?

Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa del Ingles. When comparing the sizes of Oviedo and Playa del Ingles, 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 del Ingles?

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 del Ingles in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Oviedo and Playa del Ingles.

Oviedo is cooler than Playa del Ingles in the summer. The daily temperature in Oviedo averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Ingles this time of the year. In Oviedo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during summer. Oviedo gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Oviedo usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa del Ingles in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Oviedo as well as Playa del Ingles.

In the autumn, Oviedo is cooler than Playa del Ingles. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Oviedo in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Playa del Ingles averages at about 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Ingles. In the autumn, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 138 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 213 hours of full sun.

Oviedo usually gets more rain in October than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa del Ingles in the Winter?

Both Playa del Ingles and Oviedo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

In January, Oviedo is generally much colder than Playa del Ingles. Daily temperatures in Oviedo average around 10°C (49°F), and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

Oviedo usually receives less sunshine than Playa del Ingles during winter. Oviedo gets 95 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Ingles receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Oviedo. In January, Oviedo usually receives more rain than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Oviedo or Playa del Ingles in the Spring?

Both Playa del Ingles and Oviedo during the spring are popular places to visit.

Oviedo is much colder than Playa del Ingles in the spring. The daily temperature in Oviedo averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Playa del Ingles fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Playa del Ingles, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Oviedo often gets less sunshine than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Ingles receives 225 hours of full sun.

Oviedo usually gets more rain in April than Playa del Ingles. Oviedo gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Playa del Ingles receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Playa del Ingles and Oviedo