Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville and Costa de Prata. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Seville and Costa de Prata in more detail.
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Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Seville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Seville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seville 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 de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Seville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
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 Seville and Costa de Prata. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
Seville is a little warmer than Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa de Prata this time of the year. In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during summer. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Seville usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Seville as well as Costa de Prata. Many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Seville is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In the autumn, Seville often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Seville usually gets less rain in October than Costa de Prata. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Costa de Prata and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Seville is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Seville usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during winter. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Costa de Prata. In January, Seville usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Costa de Prata and Seville during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Seville is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seville. In the spring, Seville often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in April than Costa de Prata. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Seville | Costa de Prata | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |