Zegama

City in Gipuzkoa, Spain

Overview

Zegama is a charming Basque town set in the foothills of the Aizkorri mountains in Gipuzkoa, Spain. Known for its natural beauty, hiking opportunities, and authentic rural Basque culture, it provides a peaceful escape and warm hospitality in a picturesque setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Gipuzkoa
Population
1,541
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.98°, -2.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,497
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
930 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
VIT
Distance
37 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.