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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.