Barcarena vs Porto Salvo: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 14°C). Porto Salvo has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Barcarena
11,968 peopleChoose Barcarena if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Porto Salvo
13,867 peopleChoose Porto Salvo if you want
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (28, against 16)
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 | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 10°C | 10°C |
| July high | 24°C | 24°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 6 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 84 | 84 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 27 min | 9 h 27 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 16 | 28 |
Getting around
| Measure | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.1 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.1 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 6.6 km | 4.4 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €13.80/m² | €13.80/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €4,438/m² | €4,438/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +80% | +80% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 26.8 | 26.8 |
People
| Measure | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,968 | 13,867 |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 15.8% |
| Born in another country | 10.9% | 14.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Barcarena | Porto Salvo |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 2 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcarena | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
| Porto Salvo | 14° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 17° | 15° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Barcarena in November · Porto Salvo in November
Barcarena or Porto Salvo: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Barcarena or Porto Salvo?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.2°C in Barcarena and 13.8°C in Porto Salvo.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Cascais Airport (CAT): 6.6 km from Barcarena and 4.4 km from Porto Salvo, in a straight line.