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Altura
City in Faro, Portugal
Overview
Altura is a tranquil seaside village in Portugal's Algarve region, admired for its expansive sandy beaches and relaxed, small-town atmosphere. It's ideal for travelers seeking sun, outdoor activities, and authentic Portuguese culture away from crowded resort towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Faro
Population
2,195
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.18°, -7.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,656
Local Cost
$972
Local Income
$950
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
557 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
8
Parks
1
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
158.0
Airport
FAO
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 168 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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