Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Santillana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santillana or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Santillana or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Santillana or Olympos?
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantillana €105Olympos €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Santillana is €105, while the average daily cost in Olympos is €89. 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 Santillana and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantillana €60Olympos €40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantillana €120Olympos €80
Compare Hotels in Santillana and Olympos
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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: Santillana Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santillana €17Olympos €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Camyuva Hotels: $98
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Kiris Hotels: $82
- Antalya Beldibi Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $65
- Antalya Camyuva Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Antalya Kiris Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $82
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Horse Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $47
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Santillana or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Santillana 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 daySantillana €30Olympos €28
Typical Food Prices in Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar : $33
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santillana €23Olympos €28
Tours and Activities in Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantillana €4.29Olympos €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santillana and Olympos, we can see that Santillana is more expensive. And not only is Olympos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Olympos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olympos 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 Santillana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santillana than you might in Olympos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santillana Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Santillana or Olympos?
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.
Should I visit Santillana or Olympos in the Summer?
Both Olympos and Santillana during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Santillana is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Santillana average around 19°C (66°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Olympos, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Santillana. In the summer, Santillana often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Santillana gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Santillana usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Santillana gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySantillana 19°C (66°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Santillana or Olympos in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Santillana and Olympos.
Santillana is cooler than Olympos in the autumn. The daily temperature in Santillana averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Santillana usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Santillana gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santillana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Santillana usually receives more rain than Olympos. Santillana gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSantillana 16°C (60°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Santillana or Olympos in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Santillana as well as Olympos.
In the winter, Santillana is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the winter temperatures in Santillana in January average around 9°C (49°F), and Olympos averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Santillana often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Santillana gets 91 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santillana usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Santillana gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySantillana 9°C (49°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Santillana or Olympos in the Spring?
Both Olympos and Santillana are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Santillana is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Santillana average around 12°C (53°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Santillana usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Santillana gets 148 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. In April, Santillana usually receives more rain than Olympos. Santillana gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSantillana 12°C (53°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Santillana
| Santillana | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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.