Elciego
City in Araba, Spain
Overview
Elciego is a picturesque village in the Rioja Alavesa wine region, famed for its centuries-old wineries and blend of medieval and avant-garde architecture, including the iconic Hotel Marqués de Riscal designed by Frank Gehry. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, it offers a tranquil escape with exceptional wine and gastronomy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Araba
Population
955
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.52°, -2.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,908
Local Cost
$1,030
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
66
English
37
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
640 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
34.0
Airport
RJL
Distance
25 km
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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 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 66/100.