Soto del Barco

City in Asturias, Spain

Overview

Soto del Barco is a charming riverside town in Asturias, Spain, renowned for its natural beauty, traditional architecture, and tranquil local atmosphere. Located where the Nalón River meets the Bay of Biscay, it's a gateway to stunning beaches and scenic countryside. The town offers a welcoming base for exploring the Asturian coast and savory local cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Asturias
Population
3,807
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.53°, -6.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,671
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
OVD
Distance
4 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 10 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 75/100.