Elche de la Sierra
City in Albacete, Spain
Overview
Elche de la Sierra is a small but lively town set in the foothills of Albacete, Spain. Known for its charming historic center, scenic landscapes, and close-knit community, it offers authentic rural life with easy access to hiking and nature activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Albacete
Population
3,596
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.45°, -2.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,528
Local Cost
$793
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
314 mm
Internet Speed
155 Mbps
Upload
154 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.