Alhandra vs Alhos Vedros: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 14°C). Alhos Vedros has fewer very hot days, more cafés on foot and cheaper homes to buy; on the other measures the two are close.
Alhandra
7,226 peopleChoose Alhandra if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Alhos Vedros
13,384 peopleChoose Alhos Vedros if you want
- Fewer very hot days (3 a year above 35°C, against 6)
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (10, against 5)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€2,538/m², against €2,983/m²)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 8°C | 9°C |
| July high | 28°C | 28°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 6 | 3 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 12 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 83 | 81 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 26 min | 9 h 28 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 19°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 8 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 5 | 10 |
| Restaurants | 13 | 14 |
Getting around
| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.5 km | 0.4 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.6 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital | 5.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach | 2.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 20 km | 17 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €9.76/m² | €9.10/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,983/m² | €2,538/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +109% | +163% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 24.6 | 29.8 |
People
| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,226 | 13,384 |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 19.6% |
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 16.2% |
| Born in another country | 11.2% | 19.7% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Alhandra | Alhos Vedros |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 1 | 2 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhandra | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| Alhos Vedros | 14° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 15° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Alhandra in November · Alhos Vedros in November
Alhandra or Alhos Vedros: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Alhandra or Alhos Vedros?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.5°C in Alhandra and 14.1°C in Alhos Vedros.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Alhos Vedros: 8 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 6 in Alhandra.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 20 km from Alhandra and 17 km from Alhos Vedros, in a straight line.