Várzea vs Vila Frescainha: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Várzea has a closer train station; Vila Frescainha has more grocery stores on foot.
Várzea
1,904 peopleChoose Várzea if you want
- Car-light living: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- A train station closer by (0.8 km, against 2.6 km)
Vila Frescainha
4,018 peopleChoose Vila Frescainha if you want
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (5, against 3)
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 | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 125 | 125 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 10 min | 9 h 10 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 5 | 3 |
Getting around
| Measure | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.8 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest bus station | 2.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.4 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 16 km | 12 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 31 km | 33 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €5.42/m² | €5.42/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,780/m² | €1,780/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +94% | +94% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 16.0 | 16.0 |
People
| Measure | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,904 | 4,018 |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Born in another country | 5.0% | 5.5% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Várzea | Vila Frescainha |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Várzea | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Vila Frescainha | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
Várzea or Vila Frescainha: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Várzea or Vila Frescainha?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.9°C in Várzea and 12.9°C in Vila Frescainha.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila Frescainha: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 3 in Várzea.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 31 km from Várzea and 33 km from Vila Frescainha, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Várzea vs Vila Frescainha: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/varzea-vs-vila-frescainha/