Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen or Caltagirone?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Caltagirone and Chefchaouen can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €117Chefchaouen €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €117, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is €66. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Caltagirone and Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Chefchaouen €23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Chefchaouen €46
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Chefchaouen? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Chefchaouen €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Siracusa: $293
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Etna: $288
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Messina: $287
- Private Transfer from Taormina to Palermo: $287
- Private Transfer from Mazara del Vallo to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Mazara del Vallo: $287
- Private Transfer from Cefalù to Palermo (PMO) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Cefalù: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Taormina: $287
- Private Transfer from Marina d'Agrò to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Messina to Catania (CTA) Airport: $287
- Private Transfer from Catania (CTA) Airport to Caltagirone: $276
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride€0.94
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCaltagirone €53Chefchaouen €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $59
- Cannoli Cooking Class in Taormina: $66
- Master the Art of Arancino: A Hands-On Cooking Class in Ortigia: $78
- Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina : $78
- Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Cooking Experience : $83
- Cooking Class from Table to Tablecloths in Syracuse: $84
- 4-course Palermitan dinner in a cottage with a garden: $86
- Fishing in Selinunte and lunch with cooking of the catch: $87
- Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo: $88
- Half-Day Cooking Class with Lunch in Baglio Florio: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Catania: $102
- Cooking class of typical dishes and lunch in Piazza Armerina: $102
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two€8.48
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Dinner for Two€9.43
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Cupcake€0.28
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Nutella and Yogurt€1.89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Chefchaouen €16
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Godfather tour , Taormina and Messina: $185
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with skip the line: $54
- Palermo Food and Drink Sailing Private Experience: $263
- Pantelleria Boat Tour with Lunch on Board: $110
- Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif : $179
- Sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples with skip-the-line ticket: $48
- Tour from cruise port Messina to Taormina Castelmola and beach : $185
- 1 hour Calessino/Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse or Ortigia Island : $144
- 1-Day Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling to Favignana from Marsala: $90
- 2 Hours Guided Group Tour in Catania: $42
- 2 hour Quad tour on the Etna volcano: $161
- 2-hour boat tour in Taormina Bay with swim stop : $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Chefchaouen €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Catania Nightlife Pub Crawl: $16
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $19
- Authentic Marsala Wine Tasting Experience in a Historic Winery: $24
- Historic winery visit with food and wine tasting in Marsala: $35
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $38
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $41
- Wine Tasting among the Secular Carob Trees of Mazara del Vallo: $42
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $53
- Wine Tasting in an Old Millstone: $54
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $57
- Hidden Palermo Bike Tour with Organic Wine Tasting: $66
- Castelbuono Tour and Wine Tasting in a Medieval Abbey: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caltagirone and Chefchaouen, we can see that Caltagirone is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Caltagirone is in Europe and Chefchaouen is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone than you might in Chefchaouen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?
Caltagirone has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone and Chefchaouen, 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 Caltagirone or Chefchaouen?
Caltagirone has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
Both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
Caltagirone is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the summer. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
In Chefchaouen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the summer, Caltagirone often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 346 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets more rain in July than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Chefchaouen. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caltagirone in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chefchaouen this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during autumn. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Chefchaouen. Many travelers come to Caltagirone for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In January, Caltagirone is generally cooler than Chefchaouen. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 10°C (51°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chefchaouen receives 169 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Chefchaouen. Caltagirone usually gets less rain in January than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
Both Chefchaouen and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Chefchaouen in the spring. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Chefchaouen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Chefchaouen during spring. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Chefchaouen receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Caltagirone usually receives more rain than Chefchaouen. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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