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Benfica
City in Guarda, Portugal
Overview
Benfica is a charming town in the Guarda region of Portugal, known for its rich local traditions and beautiful countryside surroundings. With a mix of historical sites and a close-knit community ambiance, Benfica offers visitors a taste of authentic Portuguese life away from major tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Guarda
Population
38,523
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.75°, -9.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,521
Local Cost
$843
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
75
English
63
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
574 mm
City Vibrancy
155
Coworking
1
Cafes
68
Nightlife
7
Parks
79
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIS
Distance
7 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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