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Parchal
City in Faro, Portugal
Overview
Parchal is a charming town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, set along the Arade River just across from Portimão. Loved for its tranquil atmosphere, friendly local vibe, and convenient rail connections, it's a relaxed base for exploring the coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Faro
Population
5,019
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.14°, -8.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,768
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$950
Cashless
60
English
55
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
169 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
61
Coworking
0
Cafes
35
Nightlife
12
Parks
14
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
PRM
Distance
6 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 50 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 62/100.
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