Apúlia vs Gandra: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Apúlia has more restaurants on foot; Gandra has a closer bus station.
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 | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 7°C | 7°C |
| July high | 25°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 125 | 125 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 10 min | 9 h 10 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 2 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 14 | 3 |
Getting around
| Measure | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 14 km | 12 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 5.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach | 1.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 27 km | 31 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.37/m² | €7.37/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,229/m² | €2,229/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +84% | +84% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 24.5 | 24.5 |
People
| Measure | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,394 | 1,323 |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 15 | 14.4% | 15.8% |
| Born in another country | 7.5% | 7.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Apúlia | Gandra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apúlia | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Gandra | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
Apúlia or Gandra: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Apúlia or Gandra?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.2°C in Apúlia and 13.2°C in Gandra.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Gandra: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 2 in Apúlia.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 27 km from Apúlia and 31 km from Gandra, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Apúlia vs Gandra: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/apulia-vs-gandra-braga/