Vélez-Blanco
City in Almeria, Spain
Overview
Vélez-Blanco is a picturesque Andalusian town set in the mountains of Almeria, famed for its stunning Renaissance castle and whitewashed streets. With fewer than 2,000 residents, it offers a peaceful rural setting perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
1,933
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.69°, -2.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,363
Local Cost
$754
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
253 mm
Internet Speed
248 Mbps
Upload
234 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
32.0
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 2 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 60/100.