Lavra vs Vermoim: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Lavra has more restaurants on foot; Vermoim has more pharmacies on foot, a closer train station and lower rents.
Lavra
9,633 peopleChoose Lavra if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 0.5 km from the centre
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (24, against 12)
Vermoim
15,764 peopleChoose Vermoim if you want
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (3, against 1)
- A train station closer by (4.2 km, against 7.1 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€8.57/m² a month, against €11.11/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€2,557/m², against €3,183/m²)
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 | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 7°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 9 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 120 | 119 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 12 min | 9 h 12 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 6 | 8 |
| Restaurants | 24 | 12 |
Getting around
| Measure | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 7.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 7.8 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.3 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 0.5 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 3.3 km | 6.3 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €11.11/m² | €8.57/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,183/m² | €2,557/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +82% | +87% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 31.1 | 28.0 |
People
| Measure | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,633 | 15,764 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Born in another country | 5.6% | 9.0% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Lavra | Vermoim |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavra | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Vermoim | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Lavra in November · Vermoim in November
Lavra or Vermoim: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Lavra or Vermoim?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.1°C in Lavra and 12.9°C in Vermoim.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Lavra: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 3 in Vermoim.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 3.3 km from Lavra and 6.3 km from Vermoim, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Lavra vs Vermoim: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/lavra-vs-vermoim/