A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Volos vs. Adeje for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Volos or Adeje?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Volos and Adeje can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Volos or Adeje?

Volos

The coastal port city of Volos on the mainland of Greece sits on a very unique and important location in the agricultural region of Thessaly. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, Volos provides a commercial outlet to the sea, allowing a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the most recent of Greece's port cities, and is highly populated with many modern buildings.

Adeje

If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Volos and Adeje, we can see that Adeje is more expensive. And not only is Volos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Volos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Volos 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje than you might in Volos.

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

Which is Bigger, Volos or Adeje?

Volos has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Adeje. When comparing the sizes of Volos and Adeje, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Volos or Adeje?

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 Volos or Adeje in the Summer?

Both Adeje and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Volos for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Volos is a little warmer than Adeje in the summer. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Adeje fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Adeje. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Volos. Volos usually receives more sunshine than Adeje during summer. Volos gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Volos usually receives more rain than Adeje. Volos gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Volos or Adeje in the Autumn?

Both Adeje and Volos during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Volos because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Volos is cooler than Adeje. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Volos in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Adeje averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Adeje, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Volos often gets less sunshine than Adeje. Volos gets 165 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 200 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets more rain in October than Adeje. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Adeje in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Adeje. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Volos this time of year.

In January, Volos is generally much colder than Adeje. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 6°C (42°F), and Adeje fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

Volos usually receives less sunshine than Adeje during winter. Volos gets 112 hours of sunny skies, while Adeje receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Volos usually receives less rain than Adeje. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Volos or Adeje in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Volos as well as Adeje. Many travelers come to Volos for the beaches and the activities around the city.

Volos is cooler than Adeje in the spring. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Adeje fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adeje. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Volos this time of the year. In the spring, Volos often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Adeje. Volos gets 209 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adeje receives 205 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Adeje. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Adeje receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Adeje and Volos