Galdames
City in Bizkaia, Spain
Overview
Galdames is a charming rural town set in the verdant hills of Bizkaia, famed for its natural beauty, historic towers, and relaxed pace of life. With fewer than a thousand residents, it offers visitors an authentic Basque countryside experience close to world-class sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
821
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.26°, -3.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,496
Local Cost
$1,082
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1002 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
16 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.
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.