A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Granada for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada? 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: Terre-de-Haut or Granada?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

Granada

Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Granada, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Granada is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Granada.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada in the Summer?

Both Granada and Terre-de-Haut during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Terre-de-Haut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.

Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Terre-de-Haut. In the summer, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun.

In the summer, Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the summer temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In Terre-de-Haut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Terre-de-Haut usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Terre-de-Haut is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 27°C (80°F), and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Granada. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.

Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in January than Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Terre-de-Haut this time of the year. In the winter, Terre-de-Haut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun.

Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Granada in the winter. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Granada in the Spring?

Both Granada and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In April, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Granada. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during spring. Terre-de-Haut gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Terre-de-Haut is cooler than Granada. Typically, the spring temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Granada averages at about 29°C (84°F).

Typical Weather for Granada and Terre-de-Haut