Porqueres
City in Girona, Spain
Overview
Porqueres is a tranquil Catalan town bordering Lake Banyoles, surrounded by lush rural landscapes and ancient heritage. It offers an authentic small-town experience with easy access to natural beauty, just a short drive from Girona.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Girona
Population
4,804
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.12°, 2.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,746
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
65
English
35
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
90 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
27
Parks
41
Transport
67
Walk Score
67
Footways
133.0
Airport
GRO
Distance
24 km
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 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 70/100.