Manta Rota vs Vila Nova De Cacela: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Vila Nova De Cacela has more grocery stores on foot and a closer train station; on the other measures the two are close.
Manta Rota
1,200 peopleChoose Manta Rota if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila Nova De Cacela
3,902 peopleChoose Vila Nova De Cacela if you want
- Car-light living: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (4, against 1)
- A train station closer by (0.6 km, against 2.0 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 | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 33°C | 33°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 23 | 23 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 68 | 65 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 58 | 58 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 36 min | 9 h 36 min |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 8 | 11 |
| Restaurants | 19 | 15 |
Getting around
| Measure | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.0 km | 0.6 km |
| Nearest bus station | 9.7 km | 11 km |
| Nearest hospital | 40 km | 39 km |
| Nearest beach | 0.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 44 km | 43 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.91/m² | €8.91/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,116/m² | €3,116/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +75% | +75% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 43.0 |
People
| Measure | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,200 | 3,902 |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% | 29.2% |
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| Born in another country | 17.4% | 16.2% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Manta Rota | Vila Nova De Cacela |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manta Rota | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Vila Nova De Cacela | 15° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
Manta Rota or Vila Nova De Cacela: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Manta Rota or Vila Nova De Cacela?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.3°C in Manta Rota and 15.2°C in Vila Nova De Cacela.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila Nova De Cacela: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 1 in Manta Rota.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): 44 km from Manta Rota and 43 km from Vila Nova De Cacela, in a straight line.