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Luz
City in Faro, Portugal
Overview
Luz is a picturesque seaside village in Portugal's Algarve region, known for its golden sandy beach, family-friendly resorts, and relaxed Mediterranean vibe. Popular with both locals and international visitors, Luz offers a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities in a scenic coastal setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Faro
Population
683
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.09°, -7.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,868
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$1,080
Cashless
58
English
60
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
208 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
FAO
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 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 68/100.
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