Parchal vs Lagoa: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (16°C and 15°C). Parchal has a closer train station; Lagoa has more pharmacies on foot, more doctors on foot and more cafés on foot.
Parchal
5,019 peopleChoose Parchal if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 1.1 km from the centre
- A train station closer by (0.2 km, against 3.0 km)
Lagoa
6,301 peopleChoose Lagoa if you want
- Retirees: Hospital 8.0 km away, 15°C January highs, 3 pharmacies within a 15-minute walk
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (3, against 0)
- More doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk (3, against 1)
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (12, against 8)
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 | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 16°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 30°C | 30°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 7 | 6 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 30 | 26 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 70 | 70 |
| 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 | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 3 |
| Cafés | 8 | 12 |
| Restaurants | 12 | 30 |
Getting around
| Measure | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest bus station | 1.9 km | 0.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.5 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach | 1.1 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 6.1 km | 12 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,019 | 6,301 |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 15.0% |
| Born in another country | 13.8% | 16.3% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Parchal | Lagoa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parchal | 16° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Lagoa | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Parchal in November · Lagoa in November
Parchal or Lagoa: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Parchal or Lagoa?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.5°C in Parchal and 15.2°C in Lagoa.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 6.1 km from Parchal and 12 km from Lagoa, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Parchal vs Lagoa: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/parchal-vs-lagoa-faro/