Areosa vs Alto da Maia: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Areosa has more pharmacies on foot and a closer bus station; on the other measures the two are close.
Areosa
14,500 peopleChoose Areosa if you want
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (9, against 6)
- A bus station closer by (3.3 km, against 6.7 km)
Alto da Maia
4,762 peopleChoose Alto da Maia if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
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 | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 25°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 7 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 119 | 119 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 12 min | 9 h 12 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 15 | 18 |
| Pharmacies | 9 | 6 |
| Doctors and clinics | 6 | 6 |
| Cafés | 31 | 32 |
| Restaurants | 46 | 36 |
Getting around
| Measure | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital | 1.1 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach | 7.0 km | 11 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 11 km | 11 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.57/m² | €8.57/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,557/m² | €2,557/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +87% | +87% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 28.0 |
People
| Measure | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,500 | 4,762 |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 19.6% |
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| Born in another country | 10.3% | 7.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Areosa | Alto da Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 0 | 0 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Areosa | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Alto da Maia | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Areosa in November
Areosa or Alto da Maia: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Areosa or Alto da Maia?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.6°C in Areosa and 12.5°C in Alto da Maia.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Alto da Maia: 18 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 15 in Areosa.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 11 km from Areosa and 11 km from Alto da Maia, in a straight line.