Tunes vs Algoz: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Algoz has more restaurants on foot and a closer bus station; on the other measures the two are close.
Algoz
2,946 peopleChoose Algoz if you want
- Car-light living: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (13, against 3)
- A bus station closer by (4.2 km, against 6.5 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 | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 31°C | 31°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 14 | 15 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 35 | 37 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 66 | 66 |
| 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 | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 2 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 3 | 13 |
Getting around
| Measure | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.3 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.5 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 7.4 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 8.8 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 29 km | 25 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.59/m² | €8.59/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,860/m² | €2,860/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +87% | +87% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 36.6 |
People
| Measure | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,837 | 2,946 |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Under 15 | 18.0% | 14.3% |
| Born in another country | 15.5% | 16.0% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Tunes | Algoz |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunes | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Algoz | 15° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Tunes in November
Tunes or Algoz: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Tunes or Algoz?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.2°C in Tunes and 15.4°C in Algoz.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Algoz: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 2 in Tunes.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 29 km from Tunes and 25 km from Algoz, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Tunes vs Algoz: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/tunes-vs-algoz/