San Vicente de la Barquera

City in Cantabria, Spain

Overview

San Vicente de la Barquera is a picturesque fishing town on Spain's Cantabrian coast, renowned for its medieval architecture, vast natural parklands, and lively seafood cuisine. The town offers a blend of historic charm and breathtaking ocean views, making it a favorite for both culture and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
3,985
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.39°, -4.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,520
Local Cost
$942
Local Income
$1,280
Cashless
55
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
151 Mbps
Upload
154 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
258.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
47 km

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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 78/100.