Praia do Ribatejo vs Vila Nova da Barquinha: which Oeste e Vale do Tejo town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 14°C). Vila Nova da Barquinha has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Praia do Ribatejo
1,702 peopleChoose Praia do Ribatejo if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila Nova da Barquinha
7,322 peopleChoose Vila Nova da Barquinha if you want
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (8, against 1)
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 | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 31°C | 31°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 23 | 23 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 11 | 11 |
| Frost days a year | 2 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 89 | 89 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 23 min | 9 h 23 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 2 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 1 | 8 |
Getting around
| Measure | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.2 km | 0.1 km |
| Nearest bus station | 12 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 9.7 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach | – | 57 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 102 km | 97 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | – | – |
| Sale price per m² | €1,564/m² | €1,564/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +132% | +132% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 39.4 | 39.4 |
People
| Measure | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,702 | 7,322 |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.7% | 24.5% |
| Under 15 | 8.0% | 14.9% |
| Born in another country | 3.3% | 5.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Praia do Ribatejo | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 3 | 3 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia do Ribatejo | 14° | 15° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 17° | 15° |
| Vila Nova da Barquinha | 14° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 17° | 15° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Vila Nova da Barquinha in November
Praia do Ribatejo or Vila Nova da Barquinha: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Praia do Ribatejo or Vila Nova da Barquinha?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.0°C in Praia do Ribatejo and 14.0°C in Vila Nova da Barquinha.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila Nova da Barquinha: 2 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 1 in Praia do Ribatejo.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 102 km from Praia do Ribatejo and 97 km from Vila Nova da Barquinha, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Praia do Ribatejo vs Vila Nova da Barquinha: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/praia-do-ribatejo-vs-vila-nova-da-barquinha/