Canidelo vs Bougado: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Canidelo has more pharmacies on foot; Bougado has a closer bus station, lower rents and cheaper homes to buy.
Canidelo
26,431 peopleChoose Canidelo if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 1.5 km from the centre
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (5, against 2)
Bougado
21,680 peopleChoose Bougado if you want
- A bus station closer by (0.5 km, against 4.1 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€6.80/m² a month, against €9.39/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,959/m², against €2,652/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 | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 7°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 10 | 9 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 119 | 122 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 13 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 7 | 9 |
| Pharmacies | 5 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 6 | 6 |
| Cafés | 16 | 16 |
| Restaurants | 21 | 23 |
Getting around
| Measure | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.1 km | 0.4 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.1 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.2 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest beach | 1.5 km | 16 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 14 km | 15 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €9.39/m² | €6.80/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,652/m² | €1,959/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +103% | +107% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 26.1 | 21.8 |
People
| Measure | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,431 | 21,680 |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| Born in another country | 7.7% | 7.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Canidelo | Bougado |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canidelo | 13° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 14° |
| Bougado | 13° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Canidelo in November · Bougado in November
Canidelo or Bougado: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Canidelo or Bougado?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.2°C in Canidelo and 13.1°C in Bougado.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Bougado: 9 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 7 in Canidelo.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 14 km from Canidelo and 15 km from Bougado, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Canidelo vs Bougado: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/canidelo-vs-bougado/