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Carcavelos
City in Guarda, Portugal
Overview
Carcavelos is a coastal town in Portugal's Guarda region, famed for its long sandy beach and laid-back atmosphere. With a thriving community, surf culture, and easy access to Lisbon and Cascais, it's popular with both locals and expats.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Guarda
Population
20,366
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.69°, -9.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,454
Local Cost
$898
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
541 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAT
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 83 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 76/100.
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