Ferreiras vs Guia: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Ferreiras has a closer train station; Guia has more restaurants on foot and a closer bus station.
Ferreiras
7,267 peopleChoose Ferreiras if you want
- Car-light living: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- A train station closer by (0.4 km, against 4.3 km)
Guia
4,173 peopleChoose Guia if you want
- Winter-sun seekers: 15°C January highs and no frost days
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (22, against 14)
- A bus station closer by (1.3 km, against 3.4 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 | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 8°C | 8°C |
| July high | 31°C | 31°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 14 | 15 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 37 | 36 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 68 | 66 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 20°C | 20°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 2 |
| Cafés | 5 | 4 |
| Restaurants | 14 | 22 |
Getting around
| Measure | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.4 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest beach | 4.8 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 27 km | 25 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €10.31/m² | €10.31/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,490/m² | €3,490/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +67% | +67% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 66.3 |
People
| Measure | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,267 | 4,173 |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 22.0% |
| Under 15 | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| Born in another country | 17.8% | 26.1% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Ferreiras | Guia |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 1 | 1 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferreiras | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Guia | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Ferreiras in November
Ferreiras or Guia: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Ferreiras or Guia?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.2°C in Ferreiras and 15.3°C in Guia.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Ferreiras: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 3 in Guia.
Which is closer to an airport?
Ferreiras is 27 km from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO); Guia is 25 km from Portimão Airport (PRM), in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Ferreiras vs Guia: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/ferreiras-vs-guia/