Olula de Castro
City in Almeria, Spain
Overview
Olula de Castro is a tiny Andalusian village set in the mountains of Almería, known for its peaceful rural charm and whitewashed architecture. With a population of just 181, it offers visitors a tranquil escape from Spain's busy tourist routes and a glimpse into authentic village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
181
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.17°, -2.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,122
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$900
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
238 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
LEI
Distance
38 km
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.