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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 84 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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