Which place is cheaper, Caltagirone or Fuerteventura Island?
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 Fuerteventura Island or Caltagirone?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Fuerteventura Island and Caltagirone. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Fuerteventura Island or Caltagirone?
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €148Caltagirone €117
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €148, while the average daily cost in Caltagirone is €117. 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 Fuerteventura Island and Caltagirone in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Caltagirone €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Caltagirone €118
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Caltagirone
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island or Caltagirone? 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.Fuerteventura Island €46Caltagirone €8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Acua Water Park Corralejo with Transfer: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Transfer from and to Catania Airport Taormina Giardini Naxos Letojanni Mazzarò. : $149
- Transfer from Favignana with Ticket Hydrofoil to Trapani Airport: $61
- Transfer from Favignana to Palermo Airport Ferry ticket included: $126
- Transfer from Catania airport to Marina di Ragusa or inverted: $167
- Transfer from Catania Airport : $49
- Transfer da aeroporto Trapani a San Vito Lo Capo: $74
- Transfer From Catania Airport to Taormina and surrounding Villages: $167
- Taxi transfer service from MESSINA Cruise/city or port to TAORMINA or viceversa: $120
- Taxi transfer service from CATANIA airport/city to Siracusa Ortigia or viceversa: $93
- Taxi transfer from CATANIA (everywhere) to MILAZZO (or viceversa): $170
- Taxi Transfer Service from CATANIA airport/city to COMISO airport (or viceversa): $120
- TRANSFER from Catania (wherever) to Pozzallo Port (or vice versa): $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuerteventura Island or Caltagirone?
Prices for flights to both Caltagirone and Fuerteventura Island 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 dayFuerteventura Island €57Caltagirone €53
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.Fuerteventura Island €30Caltagirone €5.71
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo: $22
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with free wifi: $24
- Corralejo La Oliva Bus Coach Tour Costa Calm: $30
- Corralejo: self guided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and volcanoes: $44
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $47
- Dolphin Tours in Fuerteventura: $54
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $54
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $54
- Fat Electric Bike Tour in Costa Calma: $58
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $59
- 2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour: $62
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $66
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 dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Caltagirone €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuerteventura Island
Also in Fuerteventura Island, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and local products: $42
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Local Products: $42
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 Fuerteventura Island and Caltagirone, we can see that Fuerteventura Island 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 Fuerteventura Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fuerteventura Island 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 Fuerteventura Island Expensive? and Is Caltagirone Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.