Cartes
City in Cantabria, Spain
Overview
Cartes is a picturesque small town in Cantabria, northern Spain, known for its medieval streets, historic buildings, and relaxed atmosphere. The town is surrounded by lush green hills and offers a taste of authentic Cantabrian culture away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
5,863
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.33°, -4.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,373
Local Cost
$882
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
987 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
9
Parks
12
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
104.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.