Perafita vs Espinho: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (11°C and 10°C). Perafita has a closer bus station, lower rents and cheaper homes to buy; on the other measures the two are close.
Perafita
12,538 peopleChoose Perafita if you want
- A bus station closer by (3.7 km, against 5.4 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€4.74/m² a month, against €7.69/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,520/m², against €2,199/m²)
Espinho
1,057 peopleChoose Espinho if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
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 | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 11°C | 10°C |
| January low | 2°C | 2°C |
| July high | 25°C | 24°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 2 | 1 |
| Frost days a year | 19 | 18 |
| Days with rain a year | 127 | 128 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 12 min | 9 h 10 min |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 0 | 2 |
| Restaurants | 1 | 4 |
Getting around
| Measure | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 5.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.7 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.9 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 34 km | 35 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 36 km | 43 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €4.74/m² | €7.69/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,520/m² | €2,199/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +80% | +102% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 21.0 | 21.4 |
People
| Measure | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,538 | 1,057 |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| Under 15 | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Born in another country | 1.5% | 6.5% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Perafita | Espinho |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perafita | 11° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 11° |
| Espinho | 10° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 11° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Perafita in November
Perafita or Espinho: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Perafita or Espinho?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 10.5°C in Perafita and 10.2°C in Espinho.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 36 km from Perafita and 43 km from Espinho, in a straight line.