Arenas de Iguña

City in Cantabria, Spain

Overview

Arenas de Iguña is a charming small town set in the beautiful Besaya valley of Cantabria, Spain. Known for its rich natural surroundings, tranquil atmosphere, and traditional festivals, it provides an authentic experience of rural northern Spain.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
1,756
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.18°, -4.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,373
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
869 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
33 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.