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Portugalete

City in Bizkaia, Spain

Overview

Portugalete, set along the Nervión River in Bizkaia, Spain, is celebrated for its UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Bridge and charming old town. The city blends historic architecture, local culture, and scenic promenades, making it a pleasant destination for urban explorers and families alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Spain

Province

Bizkaia

Population

44,766

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid

Coordinates

43.32°, -3.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,909

Local Cost

$1,220

Local Income

$1,750

Cashless

English

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

Internet Speed

340 Mbps

Upload

337 Mbps

Latency

8 ms

City Vibrancy

405

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

236

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BIO

Distance

9 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Kristo plaza Kristo Plaza is a small commercial node with several apartment blocks and local businesses. The area sees moderate foot traffic due to nearby shops and cafes.La Ranchería plaza Larrañaga Olerkariaren plaza Larrañaga Olerkariaren plaza includes residential blocks and local shops with easy access to public transport. The area is popular with families and older residents.

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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 82 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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.