Cástaras
City in Granada, Spain
Overview
Cástaras is a tiny mountain village in the Alpujarra region of Granada, Spain, known for its whitewashed houses, dramatic landscapes, and peaceful rural character. Visitors can experience authentic Andalusian life amid quiet streets and centuries-old traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Granada
Population
210
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.93°, -3.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,072
Local Cost
$678
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
302 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-23.
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 60/100.