Avintes vs Canelas: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Canelas has more restaurants on foot and a closer train station; on the other measures the two are close.
Avintes
11,577 peopleChoose Avintes if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Canelas
14,247 peopleChoose Canelas if you want
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (22, against 6)
- A train station closer by (3.2 km, against 4.8 km)
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 | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 119 | 119 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 13 min | 9 h 13 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 6 | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 | 22 |
Getting around
| Measure | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 4.8 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.7 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.5 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest beach | 9.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 19 km | 20 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €9.39/m² | €9.39/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,652/m² | €2,652/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +103% | +103% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 26.1 | 26.1 |
People
| Measure | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,577 | 14,247 |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 14.0% |
| Born in another country | 4.6% | 6.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Avintes | Canelas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avintes | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
| Canelas | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Avintes in November · Canelas in November
Avintes or Canelas: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Avintes or Canelas?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.7°C in Avintes and 12.6°C in Canelas.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Avintes: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 5 in Canelas.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 19 km from Avintes and 20 km from Canelas, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Avintes vs Canelas: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/avintes-vs-canelas/