A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vigo vs. Sintra-Cascais National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

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 Sintra-Cascais National Park. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?

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.

Sintra-Cascais National Park

The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vigo and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park?

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.

Should I visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?

Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Vigo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In July, Vigo is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 21°C (70°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Vigo gets 299 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Vigo usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?

Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Vigo during the autumn are popular places to visit.

Vigo is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vigo averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. Vigo usually gets more rain in October than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vigo and Sintra-Cascais National Park.

In the winter, Vigo is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vigo in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Vigo usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Vigo gets 110 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.

Sintra-Cascais National Park receives a lot of rain in the winter. Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Vigo usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Vigo or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Vigo as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park.

In April, Vigo is generally cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Vigo average around 13°C (56°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. In the spring, Vigo often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.

Vigo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Vigo usually gets more rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Vigo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Vigo