Almada vs Faro: which town suits you?
Almada has less recorded crime; Faro has a warmer sea, more doctors on foot and a closer train station.
Almada
34,008 peopleChoose Almada if you want
- Less recorded crime in the municipality (32.9 per 1,000 residents, against 42.8)
Faro
70,347 peopleChoose Faro if you want
- Winter-sun seekers: 15°C January highs and no frost days
- Retirees: Hospital 0.7 km away, 15°C January highs, 14 pharmacies within a 15-minute walk
- A warmer sea in August (21°C, against 19°C)
- More doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk (24, against 14)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Almada: RegionalFaro: Town-level| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 15°C |
| January low | 9°C | 10°C |
| July high | 26°C | 29°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 65 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 83 | 62 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 28 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 19°C | 21°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 26 | 27 |
| Pharmacies | 18 | 14 |
| Doctors and clinics | 14 | 24 |
| Cafés | 59 | 64 |
| Restaurants | 187 | 209 |
Getting around
| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.5 km | 0.8 km |
| Nearest bus station | 1.3 km | 0.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 0.7 km | 0.7 km |
| Nearest beach | 0.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 12 km | 3.9 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €11.76/m² | €8.33/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,387/m² | €3,150/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +84% | +86% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 32.9 | 42.8 |
People
| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,008 | 70,347 |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 22.8% |
| Under 15 | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Born in another country | 16.5% | 17.1% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Almada | Faro |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 3 |
Month by month
Almada: RegionalFaro: Town-level| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almada | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
| Faro | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
At least one town's climate values are only known for the wider area, so the months are shown but not compared. Almada in November · Faro in November
Almada or Faro: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Almada or Faro?
Average January highs are 14°C in Almada and 15°C in Faro, but the figure for Almada is only known for the wider area, so the difference is not reliable.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Faro: 27 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 26 in Almada.
Which is closer to an airport?
Almada is 12 km from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS); Faro is 3.9 km from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Almada vs Faro: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/almada-vs-faro/