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Alvor
City in Faro, Portugal
Overview
Alvor is a charming coastal town in Portugal's Algarve region, blending authentic fishing village roots with modern holiday amenities. Known for its picturesque old town, scenic beach, and laid-back atmosphere, it's popular with families and relaxed travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Faro
Population
5,272
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.13°, -8.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$980
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
5.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
583 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
14
Parks
9
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
PRM
Distance
2 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 84 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.
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