Barcarena vs Queijas: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 14°C). Queijas has more pharmacies 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.
Queijas
8,828 peopleChoose Queijas if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 2.3 km from the centre
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (3, against 1)
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 | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 1 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 16 | 16 |
Getting around
| Measure | Barcarena | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.1 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.1 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.7 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 6.6 km | 8.1 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Barcarena | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,968 | 8,828 |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Born in another country | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Barcarena | Queijas |
|---|---|---|
| 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° |
| Queijas | 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 · Queijas in November
Barcarena or Queijas: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Barcarena or Queijas?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.2°C in Barcarena and 13.9°C in Queijas.
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 8.1 km from Queijas, in a straight line.