Besalú
City in Girona, Spain
Overview
Besalú is a charming medieval town in Girona, Spain, renowned for its well-preserved architecture, iconic stone bridge, and quaint alleyways. Its rich Jewish heritage, small museums, and cozy cafés make it a photogenic and relaxing destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Girona
Population
2,583
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.20°, 2.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,623
Local Cost
$1,007
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-9.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
579 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
GRO
Distance
33 km
Explore
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 25 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 76/100.