Palmela
City in Setúbal, Portugal
Overview
Palmela is a picturesque Portuguese town set atop a hill in the Setúbal region, known for its historic castle, vineyards, and sweeping views of the Arrábida mountains. The city blends authentic rural charm with easy access to Lisbon and the Atlantic coast, making it ideal for relaxed exploration and food and wine tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Setúbal
Population
62,831
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.57°, -8.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,966
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
534 mm
Internet Speed
221 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
32
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIS
Distance
31 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 73 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 78/100.