Pedras Rubras vs Santa Maria de Avioso: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Pedras Rubras has more pharmacies on foot and more cafés on foot; Santa Maria de Avioso has a closer bus station.
Pedras Rubras
6,300 peopleChoose Pedras Rubras if you want
- More pharmacies within a 15-minute walk (5, against 3)
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (15, against 10)
Santa Maria de Avioso
5,513 peopleChoose Santa Maria de Avioso if you want
- A bus station closer by (3.6 km, against 6.0 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 | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 25°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 6 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 1 |
| Days with rain a year | 120 | 122 |
| 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 | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 5 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 15 | 10 |
| Restaurants | 21 | 25 |
Getting around
| Measure | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 3.3 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.0 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 4.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 1.3 km | 6.7 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.57/m² | €8.57/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,557/m² | €2,557/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +87% | +87% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 28.0 |
People
| Measure | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,300 | 5,513 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 15.8% |
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 15.0% |
| Born in another country | 6.2% | 8.1% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Pedras Rubras | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedras Rubras | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
| Santa Maria de Avioso | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Pedras Rubras in November · Santa Maria de Avioso in November
Pedras Rubras or Santa Maria de Avioso: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Pedras Rubras or Santa Maria de Avioso?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.7°C in Pedras Rubras and 12.8°C in Santa Maria de Avioso.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Pedras Rubras: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 3 in Santa Maria de Avioso.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 1.3 km from Pedras Rubras and 6.7 km from Santa Maria de Avioso, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Pedras Rubras vs Santa Maria de Avioso: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/pedras-rubras-vs-santa-maria-de-avioso/