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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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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.