Vila Cova vs Vila da Lixa: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (11°C and 11°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
Vila Cova
6,081 peopleChoose Vila Cova if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila da Lixa
6,000 peopleChoose Vila da Lixa 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 | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 11°C | 11°C |
| January low | 3°C | 2°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 4 | 3 |
| Frost days a year | 16 | 20 |
| Days with rain a year | 128 | 127 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 11 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 4 | 4 |
| Cafés | 5 | 7 |
| Restaurants | 17 | 17 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 8.2 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest bus station | 0.9 km | 0.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 6.4 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 46 km | 47 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 37 km | 36 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €3.45/m² | €3.45/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,222/m² | €1,222/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +63% | +63% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 23.5 | 23.5 |
People
| Measure | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,081 | 6,000 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.3% |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Born in another country | 4.5% | 4.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vila Cova | Vila da Lixa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Cova | 11° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 12° |
| Vila da Lixa | 11° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Vila Cova in November · Vila da Lixa in November
Vila Cova or Vila da Lixa: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vila Cova or Vila da Lixa?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 11.2°C in Vila Cova and 10.5°C in Vila da Lixa.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila da Lixa: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in Vila Cova.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Vila Real Airport (VRL): 37 km from Vila Cova and 36 km from Vila da Lixa, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Vila Cova vs Vila da Lixa: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/vila-cova-vs-vila-da-lixa/