Macieira da Maia vs Mindelo: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Mindelo has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Macieira da Maia
2,491 peopleChoose Macieira da Maia if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Mindelo
3,491 peopleChoose Mindelo if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 1.5 km from the centre
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (10, against 0)
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 | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 9 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 120 | 120 |
| 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 | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 0 | 10 |
Getting around
| Measure | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 9.8 km | 12 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.1 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 6.4 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 6.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 11 km | 8.2 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.19/m² | €7.19/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,333/m² | €2,333/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +77% | +77% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 25.4 | 25.4 |
People
| Measure | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,491 | 3,491 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 22.0% |
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Born in another country | 6.0% | 9.0% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Macieira da Maia | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macieira da Maia | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Mindelo | 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.
Macieira da Maia or Mindelo: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Macieira da Maia or Mindelo?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.8°C in Macieira da Maia and 13.0°C in Mindelo.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 11 km from Macieira da Maia and 8.2 km from Mindelo, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Macieira da Maia vs Mindelo: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/macieira-da-maia-vs-mindelo/