Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Peniche?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Peniche and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, and The Best Walking Tours in Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche 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 Peniche and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
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Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Peniche and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Peniche much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Peniche would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Peniche 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 Peniche.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Peniche Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park and Peniche during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Peniche is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 23°C (73°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Peniche. In the summer, Peniche often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Peniche usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Peniche and Sintra-Cascais National Park.
Peniche is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. Peniche usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Peniche gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Peniche usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Peniche as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park.
In the winter, Peniche is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Peniche in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Peniche often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche receives a lot of rain in the winter. Peniche usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Peniche are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Peniche is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 16°C (60°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Peniche. Peniche usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Peniche gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Peniche usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Peniche gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Peniche | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |