Porches vs Carvoeiro: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Carvoeiro has fewer very hot days, more grocery stores on foot and more doctors on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Porches
2,011 peopleChoose Porches if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Carvoeiro
10,141 peopleChoose Carvoeiro if you want
- Retirees: Hospital 8.2 km away, 15°C January highs, 2 pharmacies within a 15-minute walk
- Beach lovers: A beach 0.3 km from the centre
- Fewer very hot days (6 a year above 35°C, against 10)
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (4, against 1)
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 | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 31°C | 30°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 10 | 6 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 29 | 27 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 67 | 70 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 20°C | 20°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 2 |
| Cafés | 4 | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 | 84 |
Getting around
| Measure | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 4.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.7 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 13 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.5 km | 0.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 16 km | 12 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,011 | 10,141 |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 28.1% |
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 9.8% |
| Born in another country | 21.4% | 38.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Porches | Carvoeiro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porches | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 31° | 31° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 16° |
| Carvoeiro | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Carvoeiro in November
Porches or Carvoeiro: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Porches or Carvoeiro?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.0°C in Porches and 15.3°C in Carvoeiro.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Carvoeiro: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 1 in Porches.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 16 km from Porches and 12 km from Carvoeiro, in a straight line.