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

Should you visit Volos or Lastres?

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 Lastres can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Volos or Lastres?

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.

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.

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

When is the best time to visit Volos or Lastres?

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 Volos or Lastres in the Summer?

Both Lastres and Volos during the summer are popular places to visit. 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 Lastres in the summer. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Lastres fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Lastres, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Volos. In the summer, Volos often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Volos gets 330 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets less rain in July than Lastres. Volos gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Lastres in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Lastres. The autumn months attract visitors to Volos because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Volos is around the same temperature as Lastres. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Volos in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Lastres averages at about 16°C (60°F).

Volos usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during autumn. Volos gets 165 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Volos usually receives less rain than Lastres. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Volos or Lastres in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Volos as well as Lastres. 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 Lastres. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 6°C (42°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

In the winter, Volos often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Volos gets 112 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Lastres. Volos usually gets less rain in January than Lastres. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Lastres in the Spring?

Both Lastres and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Volos for the beaches and the activities around the city.

Volos is a little warmer than Lastres in the spring. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Lastres fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Volos. Volos usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during spring. Volos gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Volos usually receives less rain than Lastres. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Lastres and Volos