Rioja

City in Almeria, Spain

Overview

Rioja is a picturesque village in Almeria, Spain, surrounded by scenic mountains and olive groves. With a population of just over 1,500, it offers a tranquil, authentic Andalusian experience to visitors seeking relaxation away from the crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
1,589
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.95°, -2.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,322
Local Cost
$788
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
35
English
25
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
210 Mbps
Upload
210 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
LEI
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.