Alhandra vs Castanheira do Ribatejo: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 15°C). Castanheira do Ribatejo has more cafés on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Castanheira do Ribatejo
7,651 peopleChoose Castanheira do Ribatejo if you want
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (9, against 5)
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 | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 7°C |
| July high | 28°C | 29°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 6 | 7 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 10 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 83 | 85 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 26 min | 9 h 26 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Alhandra | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 5 | 9 |
| Restaurants | 13 | 16 |
Getting around
| Measure | Alhandra | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.5 km | 0.8 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.6 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 5.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach | 2.2 km | 10 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 20 km | 27 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Alhandra | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €9.76/m² | €9.76/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,983/m² | €2,983/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +109% | +109% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 24.6 | 24.6 |
People
| Measure | Alhandra | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,226 | 7,651 |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| Born in another country | 11.2% | 13.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Alhandra | Castanheira do Ribatejo |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 1 | 1 |
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° |
| Castanheira do Ribatejo | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Alhandra in November · Castanheira do Ribatejo in November
Alhandra or Castanheira do Ribatejo: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Alhandra or Castanheira do Ribatejo?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.5°C in Alhandra and 14.5°C in Castanheira do Ribatejo.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Alhandra: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 5 in Castanheira do Ribatejo.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 20 km from Alhandra and 27 km from Castanheira do Ribatejo, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Alhandra vs Castanheira do Ribatejo: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/alhandra-vs-castanheira-do-ribatejo/