Monistrol de Montserrat

City in Barcelona, Spain

Overview

Monistrol de Montserrat is a picturesque small town set at the base of the iconic Montserrat mountain, famed for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Its charming streets, proximity to the monastery, and riverside setting make it a tranquil destination perfect for nature lovers and pilgrims alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Barcelona
Population
3,198
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.62°, 1.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,570
Local Cost
$1,072
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-4.4°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
519 mm
Internet Speed
216 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
7
Parks
6
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
BCN
Distance
41 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 57/100.