Estela vs Argivai: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Argivai has a closer bus station; on the other measures the two are close.
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 | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°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 | 121 | 121 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 11 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 2 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 1 | 3 |
Getting around
| Measure | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 15 km | 16 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.7 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 6.2 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 2.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 23 km | 15 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.15/m² | €8.15/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,472/m² | €2,472/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +79% | +79% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 19.2 | 19.2 |
People
| Measure | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,307 | 2,187 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 16.9% |
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 15.3% |
| Born in another country | 5.5% | 6.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Estela | Argivai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estela | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Argivai | 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.
Estela or Argivai: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Estela or Argivai?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.1°C in Estela and 13.1°C in Argivai.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 2 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 23 km from Estela and 15 km from Argivai, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Estela vs Argivai: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/estela-vs-argivai/