Sorbas

City in Almeria, Spain

Overview

Sorbas is a charming small town perched on a cliff in the Almería region, renowned for its whitewashed houses, winding streets, and remarkable cave systems. With a population of just over 2,500, it offers an authentic Andalusian village experience away from the crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
2,525
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.10°, -2.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,220
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
230 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
LEI
Distance
36 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 2 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 60/100.