Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Pontevedra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pontevedra or Costa Teguise, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Pontevedra is €120, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €154. 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 Pontevedra and Costa Teguise in more detail.
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For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pontevedra and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Pontevedra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pontevedra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pontevedra 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Pontevedra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pontevedra Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Pontevedra has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Pontevedra and Costa Teguise, 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 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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pontevedra and Costa Teguise.
In the summer, Pontevedra is around the same temperature as Costa Teguise. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pontevedra in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. In Pontevedra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pontevedra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa Teguise during summer. Pontevedra gets 299 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pontevedra usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Pontevedra as well as Costa Teguise.
In October, Pontevedra is generally cooler than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Pontevedra average around 17°C (62°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the autumn, Pontevedra often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun.
Pontevedra receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Pontevedra usually gets more rain in October than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Costa Teguise and Pontevedra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Pontevedra is much colder than Costa Teguise in the winter. The daily temperature in Pontevedra averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. Pontevedra usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during winter. Pontevedra gets 110 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Pontevedra. In January, Pontevedra usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Costa Teguise and Pontevedra during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Pontevedra is cooler than Costa Teguise. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pontevedra in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Pontevedra often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pontevedra. Pontevedra usually gets more rain in April than Costa Teguise. Pontevedra gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Pontevedra | Costa Teguise | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |