Fondón

City in Almeria, Spain

Overview

Fondón is a picturesque whitewashed village set in the Alpujarra region of Almería, famed for its mountain backdrop, traditional architecture, and tranquil pace of life. With a focus on local culture and outdoor activities, Fondón offers authentic Andalusian charm away from mass tourism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
1,133
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.98°, -2.86°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,241
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
302 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
LEI
Distance
46 km

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 63/100.