Ferragudo vs Parchal: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (16°C and 16°C). Ferragudo has more restaurants on foot; Parchal has more grocery stores on foot and a closer train station.
Ferragudo
1,973 peopleChoose Ferragudo if you want
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (34, against 12)
Parchal
5,019 peopleChoose Parchal if you want
- Car-light living: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (6, against 2)
- A train station closer by (0.2 km, against 1.6 km)
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 | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 16°C | 16°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 30°C | 30°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 7 | 7 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 30 | 30 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 70 | 70 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 36 min |
| Sea in August | 20°C | 20°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 2 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 9 | 8 |
| Restaurants | 34 | 12 |
Getting around
| Measure | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.6 km | 0.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest beach | 0.2 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 6.4 km | 6.1 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.75/m² | €8.75/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,371/m² | €3,371/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +79% | +79% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 35.5 |
People
| Measure | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,973 | 5,019 |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Born in another country | 25.3% | 13.8% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Ferragudo | Parchal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferragudo | 16° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Parchal | 16° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Parchal in November
Ferragudo or Parchal: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Ferragudo or Parchal?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.5°C in Ferragudo and 15.5°C in Parchal.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Parchal: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 2 in Ferragudo.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 6.4 km from Ferragudo and 6.1 km from Parchal, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Ferragudo vs Parchal: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/ferragudo-vs-parchal/