Polanco

City in Cantabria, Spain

Overview

Polanco is a charming, small town in Cantabria known for its peaceful rural landscape and authentic Spanish village atmosphere. With just over 6,200 residents, it offers a quiet escape and a glimpse into traditional Cantabrian life, only a short drive from the Cantabrian coast.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
6,231
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.39°, -4.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,580
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$1,290
Cashless
60
English
38
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
993 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
16 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.