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

Should you visit Volos or Playa Blanca?

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 Playa Blanca can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Volos or Playa Blanca?

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.

Playa Blanca

Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.

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 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.

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

Which is Bigger, Volos or Playa Blanca?

Volos has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Volos and Playa Blanca, 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 Playa Blanca?

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 Playa Blanca in the Summer?

Both Playa Blanca and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Volos for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

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

It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Volos. Volos usually receives more sunshine than Playa Blanca during summer. Volos gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Playa Blanca receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.

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

Should I visit Volos or Playa Blanca in the Autumn?

Both Playa Blanca and Volos during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Volos in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Volos is cooler than Playa Blanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Volos in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Playa Blanca averages at about 22°C (72°F).

In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Volos often gets less sunshine than Playa Blanca. Volos gets 165 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa Blanca receives 224 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets more rain in October than Playa Blanca. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Playa Blanca receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Playa Blanca in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Playa Blanca. Most visitors come to Volos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

In January, Volos is generally much colder than Playa Blanca. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 6°C (42°F), and Playa Blanca fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa Blanca this time of the year. Volos usually receives less sunshine than Playa Blanca during winter. Volos gets 112 hours of sunny skies, while Playa Blanca receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Volos usually receives more rain than Playa Blanca. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Playa Blanca receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Volos or Playa Blanca in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Volos as well as Playa Blanca. The spring months attract visitors to Volos because of the beaches and the activities around the city.

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

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Volos this time of the year. In the spring, Volos often gets less sunshine than Playa Blanca. Volos gets 209 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa Blanca receives 250 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets more rain in April than Playa Blanca. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Playa Blanca receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Playa Blanca and Volos