Alarcón
City in Cuenca, Spain
Overview
Alarcón is a beautifully preserved medieval village perched above the Júcar River in Cuenca, Spain. Known for its castle, ancient walls, and winding alleyways, it offers a serene escape rich in history and scenic charm. Its intimate atmosphere makes it perfect for quiet exploration, cultural immersion, and rural relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cuenca
Population
176
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.55°, -2.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,385
Local Cost
$868
Local Income
$950
Cashless
35
English
23
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
383 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 80/100.