Estômbar vs Mexilhoeira Grande: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Estômbar has a closer bus station and lower rents; Mexilhoeira Grande has cooler summer nights.
Estômbar
8,590 peopleChoose Estômbar if you want
- A bus station closer by (3.1 km, against 6.8 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€8.75/m² a month, against €10.42/m²)
Mexilhoeira Grande
4,029 peopleChoose Mexilhoeira Grande if you want
- Cooler summer nights (21 nights a year above 20°C, against 29)
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 | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 9°C |
| July high | 30°C | 29°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 7 | 5 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 29 | 21 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 70 | 71 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 36 min | 9 h 36 min |
| Sea in August | 20°C | 20°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 2 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 7 | 6 |
Getting around
| Measure | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.3 km | 0.7 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.9 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.9 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 8.8 km | 2.9 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.75/m² | €10.42/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,371/m² | €3,259/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +79% | +92% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 37.4 |
People
| Measure | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,590 | 4,029 |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 25.9% |
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 14.9% |
| Born in another country | 10.4% | 9.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Estômbar | Mexilhoeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estômbar | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Mexilhoeira Grande | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Estômbar in November
Estômbar or Mexilhoeira Grande: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Estômbar or Mexilhoeira Grande?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.4°C in Estômbar and 15.4°C in Mexilhoeira Grande.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 2 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 8.8 km from Estômbar and 2.9 km from Mexilhoeira Grande, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Estômbar vs Mexilhoeira Grande: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/estombar-vs-mexilhoeira-grande/