Caparica vs Sobralinho: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Caparica has more doctors on foot; Sobralinho has lower rents, cheaper homes to buy and less recorded crime.
Caparica
21,167 peopleChoose Caparica if you want
- More doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk (2, against 0)
Sobralinho
4,453 peopleChoose Sobralinho if you want
- Lower rents in the municipality (€9.76/m² a month, against €11.76/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€2,983/m², against €3,387/m²)
- Less recorded crime in the municipality (24.6 per 1,000 residents, against 32.9)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Caparica: RegionalSobralinho: Town-level| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 9°C | 7°C |
| July high | 25°C | 28°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 6 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 7 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 83 | 83 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 28 min | 9 h 26 min |
| Sea in August | 19°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 2 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 2 |
| Restaurants | 12 | 10 |
Getting around
| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.8 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.4 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest beach | 1.8 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 14 km | 18 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €11.76/m² | €9.76/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,387/m² | €2,983/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +84% | +109% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 32.9 | 24.6 |
People
| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,167 | 4,453 |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 15 | 14.4% | 16.4% |
| Born in another country | 16.2% | 9.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Caparica | Sobralinho |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 1 |
Month by month
Caparica: RegionalSobralinho: Town-level| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caparica | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
| Sobralinho | 14° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 15° |
At least one town's climate values are only known for the wider area, so the months are shown but not compared. Caparica in November
Caparica or Sobralinho: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Caparica or Sobralinho?
Average January highs are 14°C in Caparica and 14°C in Sobralinho, but the figure for Caparica is only known for the wider area, so the difference is not reliable.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Caparica: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 5 in Sobralinho.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 14 km from Caparica and 18 km from Sobralinho, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Caparica vs Sobralinho: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/caparica-vs-sobralinho/