Santa Bárbara de Nexe vs Olhos de Água: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 15°C). Santa Bárbara de Nexe has a closer train station, a closer airport and lower rents; Olhos de Água has more cafés on foot and more restaurants on foot.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe
4,087 peopleChoose Santa Bárbara de Nexe if you want
- People who dislike heat: 28°C July highs and less than one day a year above 35°C
- A train station closer by (3.3 km, against 5.0 km)
- A shorter trip to an airport (10 km, against 21 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€8.33/m² a month, against €10.31/m²)
Olhos de Água
13,221 peopleChoose Olhos de Água if you want
- Winter-sun seekers: 15°C January highs and no frost days
- Beach lovers: A beach 0.0 km from the centre
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (5, against 2)
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (56, against 4)
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 | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 15°C |
| January low | 9°C | 9°C |
| July high | 28°C | 29°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 39 | 49 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 63 | 64 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 21°C | 20°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 5 |
| Restaurants | 4 | 56 |
Getting around
| Measure | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 3.3 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital | 6.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest beach | 9.4 km | 0.0 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 10 km | 21 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.33/m² | €10.31/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,150/m² | €3,490/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +86% | +67% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 42.8 | 66.3 |
People
| Measure | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,087 | 13,221 |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.2% | 22.1% |
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| Born in another country | 22.6% | 28.8% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Santa Bárbara de Nexe | Olhos de Água |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| Olhos de Água | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Olhos de Água in November
Santa Bárbara de Nexe or Olhos de Água: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Santa Bárbara de Nexe or Olhos de Água?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.3°C in Santa Bárbara de Nexe and 15.2°C in Olhos de Água.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Santa Bárbara de Nexe: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 5 in Olhos de Água.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): 10 km from Santa Bárbara de Nexe and 21 km from Olhos de Água, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Santa Bárbara de Nexe vs Olhos de Água: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/santa-barbara-de-nexe-vs-olhos-de-agua/