Riachos 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). Riachos has a closer bus station, cheaper homes to buy and less recorded crime; Vila Nova da Barquinha has a closer train station.
Riachos
5,463 peopleChoose Riachos if you want
- A bus station closer by (4.2 km, against 8.9 km)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,201/m², against €1,564/m²)
- Less recorded crime in the municipality (27.9 per 1,000 residents, against 39.4)
Vila Nova da Barquinha
7,322 peopleChoose Vila Nova da Barquinha if you want
- A train station closer by (0.1 km, against 1.6 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 | Riachos | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 30°C | 31°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 20 | 23 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 11 | 11 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 88 | 89 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 23 min | 9 h 23 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Riachos | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 4 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 11 | 8 |
Getting around
| Measure | Riachos | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.6 km | 0.1 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.2 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach | 51 km | 57 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 91 km | 97 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Riachos | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €6.00/m² | – |
| Sale price per m² | €1,201/m² | €1,564/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +86% | +132% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 27.9 | 39.4 |
People
| Measure | Riachos | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,463 | 7,322 |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 24.5% |
| Under 15 | 11.6% | 14.9% |
| Born in another country | 4.2% | 5.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Riachos | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riachos | 14° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 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. Riachos in November · Vila Nova da Barquinha in November
Riachos or Vila Nova da Barquinha: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Riachos or Vila Nova da Barquinha?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.1°C in Riachos 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 Riachos.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 91 km from Riachos and 97 km from Vila Nova da Barquinha, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Riachos vs Vila Nova da Barquinha: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/riachos-vs-vila-nova-da-barquinha/