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Alcains
City in Guarda, Portugal
Overview
Alcains is a small, welcoming town in the Guarda region of Portugal, known for its rich agricultural heritage and authentic local culture. Its close-knit ambiance and traditional charm offer travelers a peaceful slice of rural Portugal, away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Guarda
Population
4,615
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.92°, -7.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,455
Local Cost
$732
Local Income
$940
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
899 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 34 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 65/100.
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