Arcos de la Sierra
City in Cuenca, Spain
Overview
Arcos de la Sierra is a tranquil village tucked away in the hills of Cuenca, Spain, boasting picturesque stone houses and dramatic natural landscapes. With fewer than 100 residents, it offers an authentic glimpse of rural Spanish life and a relaxed pace perfect for unwinding.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cuenca
Population
86
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.35°, -2.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,069
Local Cost
$680
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
391 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 58/100.