Which place is cheaper, Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone 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 Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
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 in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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 Caltagirone is €95. 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 Caltagirone in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca or Caltagirone? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
Prices for flights to both Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone.
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Playa Blanca and Caltagirone, we can see that Playa Blanca is more expensive. And not only is Caltagirone much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caltagirone would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone.
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 Caltagirone Expensive?.
Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca and Caltagirone, 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.
Both Caltagirone and Playa Blanca during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In the summer, Playa Blanca is cooler than Caltagirone. Typically, the summer temperatures in Playa Blanca in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Caltagirone averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Caltagirone, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. In the summer, Playa Blanca often gets less sunshine than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caltagirone receives 325 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in July than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Caltagirone. Also, many travelers come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Playa Blanca is generally a little warmer than Caltagirone. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 22°C (72°F), and Caltagirone fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Caltagirone during autumn. Playa Blanca gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Caltagirone receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Playa Blanca as well as Caltagirone. Also, many visitors come to Caltagirone in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Playa Blanca is much warmer than Caltagirone in the winter. The daily temperature in Playa Blanca averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Caltagirone fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa Blanca this time of the year. In the winter, Playa Blanca often gets more sunshine than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caltagirone receives 153 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in January than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Caltagirone and Playa Blanca are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Caltagirone. Typically, the spring temperatures in Playa Blanca in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Caltagirone averages at about 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Caltagirone during spring. Playa Blanca gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Caltagirone receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Playa Blanca | Caltagirone | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |