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Torres Novas, Portugal City Intelligence

Torres Novas is an indexed city in Portugal (Southern Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~34K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Torres Novas spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Torres Novas is a southern europe city of about ~34K in Portugal. On the composite city-intelligence score, Torres Novas sits around the indexed median (72/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~34K
View of Torres Novas, Portugal

Image credit: Image: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Composite profile

Overall score

72/100

Use the Torres Novas profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Portugal and across Southern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall72/100
Affordability58/100
Air quality66/100
Energy72/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

72/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Torres Novas data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Torres Novas city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score72/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living58/100Torres Novas's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality66/100Torres Novas's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy72/100Torres Novas's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety70/100Torres Novas's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed72/100Torres Novas's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk68/100Torres Novas's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience68/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety77/100

Torres Novas ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life84/100
Healthcare86/100
Education83/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure85/100
Mobility63/100

Torres Novas has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness82/100
Education83/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety80/100

Torres Novas scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability75/100
Walkability76/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure85/100

Torres Novas is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle64/100

Torres Novas is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Torres Novas

Local public safety guidance for Torres Novas, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Portugal emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Torres Novas, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Portugal emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Torres Novas

Healthcare context for Torres Novas, with national-level information from Portugal where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Torres Novas, see the Portugal healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Torres Novas

Local mobility context for Torres Novas, with national-level context from Portugal where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Torres Novas, see the Portugal transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Torres Novas. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Torres Novas

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Torres Novas will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Torres Novas air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Torres Novas drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Torres Novas

Is Torres Novas worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100), with nearby nature such as Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas, Gruta da Nascente do Almonda.

Is Torres Novas good for families?

Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Torres Novas affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,250/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Torres Novas?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Torres Novas's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Torres Novas?

A mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.1°C.

Does Torres Novas have universities?

Higher education is good (60/100).

What is healthcare like in Torres Novas?

Healthcare access is strong (65/100).

Is Torres Novas good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).

What nature is near Torres Novas?

Within ~170 km: Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas, Gruta da Nascente do Almonda.

Explore Torres Novas modules

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Cost of Living in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Torres Novas

Torres Novas's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Torres Novas

Cost of living estimates for Torres Novas — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Torres Novas

Climate profile for Torres Novas — Mediterranean climate, annual average 17.1°C, comfort score 95/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Torres Novas

Economy and jobs profile for Torres Novas — tourism economy, economy score 61/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Torres Novas

Education profile for Torres Novas — mixed education base, education score 55/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Torres Novas

Healthcare and retirement profile for Torres Novas — healthcare access city, healthcare score 65/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Torres Novas

Source-attributed visual context for Torres Novas using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Torres Novas

Weekend trip planning checklist for Torres Novas — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Torres Novas

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Torres Novas

Estimate a monthly budget for Torres Novas using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Torres Novas

Plan a trip budget for Torres Novas using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Torres Novas

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Torres Novas. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Ourém, Portugal

Nearby city · about 20 km from Torres Novas. Explore Ourém's city intelligence profile.

Leiria, Portugal

Nearby city · about 37 km from Torres Novas. Explore Leiria's city intelligence profile.

Marinha Grande, Portugal

Nearby city · about 45 km from Torres Novas. Explore Marinha Grande's city intelligence profile.

Pombal, Portugal

Nearby city · about 49 km from Torres Novas. Explore Pombal's city intelligence profile.

Coimbra, Portugal

Same region · about 82 km from Torres Novas. Explore Coimbra's city intelligence profile.

Loures, Portugal

Same region · about 90 km from Torres Novas. Explore Loures's city intelligence profile.

Montijo, Portugal

Same region · about 94 km from Torres Novas. Explore Montijo's city intelligence profile.

Lisbon, Portugal

Same region · about 100 km from Torres Novas. Explore Lisbon's city intelligence profile.

Amadora, Portugal

Same region · about 101 km from Torres Novas. Explore Amadora's city intelligence profile.

Queluz, Portugal

Same region · about 101 km from Torres Novas. Explore Queluz's city intelligence profile.

Torres Novas FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Torres Novas, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Torres Novas

Is Torres Novas worth visiting?

Torres Novas has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas, Gruta da Nascente do Almonda and Cave of Aroeira within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Torres Novas?

Torres Novas has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Torres Novas?

A single resident of Torres Novas spends roughly €1,250 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €664. Overall the city is around average cost for Portugal. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Torres Novas?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Torres Novas is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Torres Novas?

Torres Novas's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare. Torres Novas has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Torres Novas good for digital nomads and remote work?

Torres Novas offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.

What are the education options in Torres Novas?

Torres Novas is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science.

Is Torres Novas a good place to study?

Torres Novas offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Torres Novas?

Torres Novas has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 65/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Torres Novas a good place to retire?

Torres Novas offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Torres Novas?

Torres Novas has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.1°C annually with roughly 751 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Torres Novas a safe place to live?

Torres Novas ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Torres Novas?

Torres Novas indexes a walkability score of 76 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Torres Novas?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Torres Novas include Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas, Gruta da Nascente do Almonda and Cave of Aroeira. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Torres Novas good for families?

Torres Novas scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Torres Novas?

Torres Novas rates 64/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas, Gruta da Nascente do Almonda and Cave of Aroeira supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Torres Novas profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Portugal and across Southern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (72/100) and internet speed (72/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Portugal country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Torres Novas appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.