Vila do Bispo vs Sagres: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Sagres has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Vila do Bispo
5,717 peopleChoose Vila do Bispo if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Sagres
1,939 peopleChoose Sagres if you want
- Winter-sun seekers: 15°C January highs and no frost days
- Beach lovers: A beach 0.4 km from the centre
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (44, against 9)
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 do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 11°C | 11°C |
| July high | 22°C | 23°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 11 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 71 | 71 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 19°C | 19°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Vila do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 6 | 7 |
| Restaurants | 9 | 44 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vila do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 21 km | 27 km |
| Nearest bus station | 14 km | 19 km |
| Nearest hospital | 20 km | 25 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.5 km | 0.4 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 30 km | 36 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vila do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.02/m² | €8.02/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,189/m² | €3,189/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +78% | +78% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 53.7 |
People
| Measure | Vila do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,717 | 1,939 |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 29.3% |
| Under 15 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Born in another country | 11.1% | 12.5% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vila do Bispo | Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vila do Bispo | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
| Sagres | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Vila do Bispo in November
Vila do Bispo or Sagres: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vila do Bispo or Sagres?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.7°C in Vila do Bispo and 15.0°C in Sagres.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila do Bispo: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 2 in Sagres.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 30 km from Vila do Bispo and 36 km from Sagres, in a straight line.