Which place is cheaper, Gijon 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 Gijon?
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 Gijon 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
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 Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €117Gijon €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €117, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €142. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Gijon? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Gijon €9.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Messina to Taormina Low Cost Transfer: $47
- Transfer from Catania Airport : $49
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport: $61
- Transfer from Favignana with Ticket Hydrofoil to Trapani Airport: $61
- Transfer da aeroporto Trapani a San Vito Lo Capo: $74
- Syracuse Taxi service transfer from Pozzallo to Syracuse Ortigia: $75
- Private Transfert from and to Catania Airport: $78
- Private Transfer from/to Palermo port to/from Palermo hotel: $80
- Hotel Tonnara Trabia to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $81
- Private TRANSFER from Catania to GIARDINI NAXOS (or vice versa): $90
- Free visit with transfer to Cefalù from Palermo: $90
- Private Transfer from Siracusa Cruise Port to Syracuse City: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 €53Gijon €54
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 Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Gijon €12
Tours and Activities in Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Private Walking Tour in Sicily: $1.16
- Messina Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.58
- Hidden Gems Of Cefalù Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Private Quest Experience in Taormina Seeking The Vial Of Life: $9.57
- Private Historical and Heritage Audio Tour in Palermo and Sicily: $9.57
- Coral processing experience with visit to the museum: $11
- Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town: $12
- Guided tour in the salt pan: $14
- MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience: $14
- Experience of the saltworker at Trapani salt pans : $17
- Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $23
- Catania walking Tour small group: $24
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $5.15
- Tour to Lakes of Covadonga, Onís Cangas and Ballasts from Gijón: $56
- Private Tour of Gijón: $87
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $102
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $211
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $228
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Gijon €14
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 Gijon, we can see that Gijon is more expensive. And not only is Caltagirone much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caltagirone would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caltagirone 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 Gijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gijon than you might in Caltagirone.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Gijon?
Gijon has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone and Gijon, 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 Gijon?
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 Caltagirone or Gijon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Gijon. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Caltagirone is a little warmer than Gijon in the summer. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Gijon fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gijon this time of the year. In Caltagirone, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during summer. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Gijon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Gijon. The autumn months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Caltagirone is a little warmer than Gijon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caltagirone in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Gijon averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Caltagirone often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets less rain in October than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Gijon in the Winter?
Both Gijon and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In January, Caltagirone is generally around the same temperature as Gijon. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 10°C (51°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Caltagirone usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during winter. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Gijon. In January, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Gijon in the Spring?
Both Gijon and Caltagirone during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty.
Caltagirone is a little warmer than Gijon in the spring. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Gijon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the spring, Caltagirone often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets less rain in April than Gijon. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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