Vélez-Rubio
City in Almeria, Spain
Overview
Vélez-Rubio is a picturesque town set in the foothills of the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park in Almería. It is renowned for its historic architecture, lively plazas, and welcoming community spirit. Away from the busy coast, the town offers an authentic glimpse into rural Andalusian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Almeria
Population
6,613
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.65°, -2.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,310
Local Cost
$792
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
60
English
35
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
426 Mbps
Upload
331 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
18
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
—
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 8 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 70/100.