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Senhora da Luz, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Senhora da Luz is a small town in Faro, Portugal with a population of 3,545. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3,545 Population 422/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Senhora da Luz

Senhora da Luz

Praia da Luz, officially Luz, is a civil parish of the municipality of Lagos, in Algarve region, Portugal. The population of the civil parish in 2011 was 3,545, in an area of 21.78 km2. Also known as Santorini de Portugal, Luz de Lagos or Vila da Luz, "Praia da Luz" is used to refer to both the urbanized village and the beach. The parish had its origins in a small fishing village, but was transformed by several holiday-villa complexes into a tourist area.

People

Population3,545
Density422/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,545
Population Density422 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates37.0877°, -8.7265°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (512 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Senhora da Luz

Senhora da Luz is a small town in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 3,545. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Senhora da Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Portugal avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates37.0877°N, 8.7265°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

406 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 126 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 125 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 114 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 102 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 137 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 109 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 113 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 93 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 104 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 114 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 127 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 28 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 110 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 94 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 132 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 50 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 100 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 88 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 81 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 113 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Senhora da Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Senhora da Luz

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar da Luz
Escola Internacional Vale Verde
Barlavento International Primary School
Colégio São Gonçalo
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Radio Stations near Senhora da Luz

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Senhora da Luz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aljezur Táctil Museu Municipal
Anciente Slave Market
Casa das Artes e Ofícios da Freguesia de Marmelete
Casa Museu José Manuel da Graça Rosado Amôres
Casa-Museu Pintor José Cercas
Centro das Ciências de Lagos
Museo de Vila do Bispo
Museo do Mar et da terra da Carrapateira
Museu da Fortaleza
Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
Museu Diogo Gonçalves
Museu Municipal de Aljezur
Portimao Museum
Studio Bongard

Libraries in Senhora da Luz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Júlio Dantas0.0
Posto Público Associativo0.0

Farmers Markets in Senhora da Luz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado
Mercado de Vila do Bispo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 25 de Abril
Mercado Municipal de Aljezur
Mercado Municipal de Alvor
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro

Hotels in Senhora da Luz

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baia da Luz
Casa Brybeg
Hotel Praia do Burgau
Hotel Villa Luz
Luz Bay Club
Luz Serviços
Vila Valverde - Design & Country-Hotel

Restaurants in Senhora da Luz

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

(Ocean Club's Restaurant)
A Barraca
A Prateleira Snack Bar
Alloro
Atlântico
Bosman's The Dolphin
Breakfast area
Breakfast terrace
Caravela
Casa Padra
Chicca's
Chicca's
El Concha
Fluido
Fortaleza da Luz
Grill & Pizza
Jacaranda
Kelly's Sports Bar
Kinoah.luz
La esquina
Latitude
Les Mazettes
Love Burgau
Matias
MIAM
My Sushi
New Jaipur
O Navegador
O Refúgio
Onda Luz
Pashmina
Paulo's
Pizzaria Delícia
Pizzeria Corso
Red Fort Indian
Restaurante Ancora
Restaurante Pizzeria Malhão
Restaurante Valverde
Royal Garden
Saffron
Tasca os Arquinhos
The Bull
The Pigs Head
Tomik
Villa Branca
Za Zu Beach Bar

Cafes in Senhora da Luz

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombordo
Cabanas
Café do Burgau
Cafetería Jasmin
Musette Bike Café
O Convívio
The Studio . Coffee

Monuments in Senhora da Luz

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1947

Castles in Senhora da Luz

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortaleza de Nossa senhora da Luz

Veterinaries in Senhora da Luz

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quinta dos Areões

Bus Stations in Senhora da Luz

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montinhos da Luz

Banks in Senhora da Luz

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Gyms in Senhora da Luz

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Your Move

Golf Courses in Senhora da Luz

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boavista Golf Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Senhora da Luz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Senhora da Luz

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport

Post Offices in Senhora da Luz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Senhora da Luz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Espiche
Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Luz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Area
21.8 km² (8.4 mi²)
Postal Code
8600

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Senhora da Luz

What is the population of Senhora da Luz?

Senhora da Luz has a population of 3,545 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 422 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Senhora da Luz?

Senhora da Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

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