Aljezur vs São Teotónio: which town suits you?
Aljezur has warmer winters, more grocery stores on foot and more cafés on foot; São Teotónio has cooler summer nights, a closer bus station and lower rents.
Aljezur
5,884 peopleChoose Aljezur if you want
- Winter-sun seekers: 15°C January highs and no frost days
- Warmer winters (15°C January highs, against 14°C)
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (7, against 4)
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (10, against 0)
São Teotónio
4,936 peopleChoose São Teotónio if you want
- Cooler summer nights (7 nights a year above 20°C, against 18)
- A bus station closer by (9.9 km, against 26 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€6.17/m² a month, against €7.56/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,800/m², against €3,234/m²)
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 | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 14°C |
| January low | 10°C | 7°C |
| July high | 26°C | 27°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 18 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 75 | 76 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 35 min | 9 h 34 min |
| Sea in August | 19°C | 19°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 7 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 10 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 20 | 8 |
Getting around
| Measure | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 25 km | 20 km |
| Nearest bus station | 26 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 27 km | 42 km |
| Nearest beach | 5.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 27 km | 42 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.56/m² | €6.17/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,234/m² | €1,800/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +74% | +64% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 20.8 |
People
| Measure | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,884 | 4,936 |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 10.6% |
| Born in another country | 18.5% | 41.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Aljezur | São Teotónio |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 2 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
| São Teotónio | 14° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
Aljezur is warmer by 1°C or more in 2 months; in the other months the highs are within 1°C. Aljezur in November
Aljezur or São Teotónio: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Aljezur or São Teotónio?
Aljezur, with an average January high of 15.4°C against 14.4°C.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Aljezur: 7 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in São Teotónio.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Portimão Airport (PRM): 27 km from Aljezur and 42 km from São Teotónio, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Aljezur vs São Teotónio: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/aljezur-vs-sao-teotonio/