Zaratamo
City in Bizkaia, Spain
Overview
Zaratamo is a picturesque Basque town set in the rolling hills of Bizkaia, Spain, offering travelers a genuine taste of rural northern Spain. With just over 1,600 residents, it boasts traditional Basque charm, scenic countryside, and easy access to the amenities of greater Bilbao.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Bizkaia
Population
1,611
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.22°, -2.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,588
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
899 mm
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
16
Parks
8
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
BIO
Distance
10 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 72/100.