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Vila Franca da Serra
City in Guarda, Portugal
Overview
Vila Franca da Serra is a tranquil, traditional village set in the Guarda region of Portugal with just 238 residents. Known for its charming stone houses and beautiful views of the Serra da Estrela, the village offers a genuine rural Portuguese experience. It's a peaceful retreat away from urban bustle, ideal for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Guarda
Population
238
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.59°, -7.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,155
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$680
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1051 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VSE
Distance
33 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 1 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 48/100.
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