El Barco de Ávila
City in Ávila, Spain
Overview
El Barco de Ávila is a small, scenic town in the province of Ávila, Spain, renowned for its medieval castle and stone bridge over the Tormes River. Set at the edge of the Sierra de Gredos mountains, it offers a relaxed pace, authentic Castilian culture, and beautiful landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Ávila
Population
2,297
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.36°, -5.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,594
Local Cost
$838
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-9.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
408 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
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.
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 65/100.