Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Paros?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paros or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Paros and Sintra-Cascais National Park. 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: Paros or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €122Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €122, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Paros and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Paros and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paros
Also for Paros, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Naxos Port-Airport To All Destinations: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Paros 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 dayParos €45Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Two and half-hours Traditional Greek Cooking Class in Amorgos: $59
- Naxos Town Food Tour : $92
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $96
- 4 Hour Traditional Cooking Class for Small Group: $96
- Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class: $104
- Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko : $106
- Greek Cooking Class with Full Meal: $113
- Food Tasting and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit: $115
- Paros Cooking Class: $116
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $153
- Naxos Villages Food Tour : $161
- Cooking Class with 6-Course Menu and Drinks: $642
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos: $33
- Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour: $33
- Naxos Town & Portara Sunset Walking Tour: $33
- Essence of Naxos Tour: $33
- Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour: $33
- Naxos Sunset Walking Tour : $40
- Hiking tour on Kythnos: $49
- Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander : $49
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $61
- One Day Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $61
- Naxos Boat Trip Tour to Delos and Mykonos: $65
- Sunset Experience in Paros: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos: $60
- Citron Tasting and Distillery 1-Hour Guided Tour in Naxos: $65
- 3 Hour Tour in Paros Wine Tasting: $164
- Paros wine tour and tasting: $166
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Paros much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Paros would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Paros 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Paros.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.