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Elvas
City in Portalegre, Portugal
Overview
Elvas is a charming walled city in the Alentejo region of Portugal, renowned for its UNESCO-listed fortifications and strategic military history. Its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and impressive aqueduct make it a picturesque destination blending history and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Portalegre
Population
20,706
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.88°, -7.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,383
Local Cost
$791
Local Income
$950
Cashless
58
English
48
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
542 mm
Internet Speed
227 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJZ
Distance
30 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 18 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 72/100.
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