Gatika
City in Bizkaia, Spain
Overview
Gatika is a tranquil village in Bizkaia, Spain, renowned for its picturesque countryside and the fairy-tale Castillo de Butrón. With less than 2,000 inhabitants, it offers authentic Basque culture, peaceful rural landscapes, and welcoming locals. The town is ideal for travelers looking to escape the bustle of nearby Bilbao and immerse in tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
1,633
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.36°, -2.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,685
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
55
English
42
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
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
7
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
32.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
8 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.
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 74/100.