Areatza
City in Bizkaia, Spain
Overview
Areatza is a picturesque Basque village set at the foot of Gorbea Natural Park in Bizkaia. With centuries-old stone buildings, lively community life, and outstanding natural beauty, it offers both cultural richness and tranquility. The town is a perfect base for exploring northern Spain's outdoor wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
1,287
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.12°, -2.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,545
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
930 mm
Internet Speed
260 Mbps
Upload
245 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-08.
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.