Gualchos
City in Granada, Spain
Overview
Gualchos is a charming Andalusian village set in the foothills of the Sierra de Lújar, known for its whitewashed houses, scenic hiking routes, and tranquil pace of life. With a population just over 5,000, it offers an authentic slice of rural Spain away from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Granada
Population
5,309
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.74°, -3.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,442
Local Cost
$875
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
48
English
33
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
330 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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 65/100.