Which place is cheaper, Braga or Playa Blanca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Playa Blanca and Braga can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €155, while the average daily cost in Braga is €112. 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 Playa Blanca and Braga in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
Prices for flights to both Braga and Playa Blanca 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Playa Blanca and Braga, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. And not only is Braga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Braga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Braga 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 Blanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa Blanca than you might in Braga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is Braga Expensive?.
Braga has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Braga, 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Playa Blanca as well as Braga.
In the summer, Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the summer temperatures in Playa Blanca in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Braga averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Braga. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa Blanca this time of the year. In the summer, Playa Blanca often gets less sunshine than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in July than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Braga and Playa Blanca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Playa Blanca is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 22°C (72°F), and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Braga during autumn. Playa Blanca gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In October, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Braga and Playa Blanca during the winter are popular places to visit.
Playa Blanca is much warmer than Braga in the winter. The daily temperature in Playa Blanca averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Braga fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. In the winter, Playa Blanca often gets more sunshine than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun.
Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in January than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Braga.
In the spring, Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the spring temperatures in Playa Blanca in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Braga averages at about 14°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Braga this time of the year. In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Braga during spring. Playa Blanca gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
Braga receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Braga. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Playa Blanca | Braga | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |