Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaltagirone €117Sintra-Cascais National Park €172
The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €117, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €172. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaltagirone €59Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaltagirone €118Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caltagirone €8.57Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 €53Sintra-Cascais National Park €72
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caltagirone €5.71Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
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
- MUST23 Capaci An Antimafia Museum Experience: $14
- Guided tour in the salt pan: $14
- Experience of the saltworker at Trapani salt pans : $17
- Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $23
- WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCaltagirone €13Sintra-Cascais National Park €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 Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Sintra-Cascais National Park. Many visitors come to Caltagirone in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Caltagirone is a little warmer than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Caltagirone in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Caltagirone, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCaltagirone 26°C (79°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Caltagirone is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 19°C (67°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. In the autumn, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCaltagirone 19°C (67°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Caltagirone is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. In January, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCaltagirone 10°C (51°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Caltagirone or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Caltagirone during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In the spring, Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Caltagirone in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the spring, Caltagirone often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.
Caltagirone usually gets less rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCaltagirone 15°C (58°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Caltagirone
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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