A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vigo vs. Costa de Prata for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vigo or Costa de Prata?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vigo 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.

Where Should I go: Vigo or Costa de Prata?

Vigo

Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.

Costa de Prata

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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vigo Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Vigo or Costa de Prata?

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 Vigo or Costa de Prata in the Summer?

Both Costa de Prata and Vigo during the summer are popular places to visit.

Vigo is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vigo. In the summer, Vigo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.

Vigo usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Costa de Prata.

In the autumn, Vigo is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vigo in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).

Vigo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata during autumn. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Costa de Prata receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Vigo usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Vigo or Costa de Prata in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Costa de Prata.

In January, Vigo is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 10°C (50°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

In the winter, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Vigo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Vigo usually gets more rain in January than Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Costa de Prata in the Spring?

Both Costa de Prata and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Vigo is cooler than Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

It's quite sunny in Costa de Prata. Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.

It's quite rainy in Vigo. In April, Vigo usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Vigo