Begíjar
City in Jaén, Spain
Overview
Begíjar is a picturesque Andalusian town set in the Jaén province, known for its olive oil heritage, whitewashed houses, and relaxed rural atmosphere. With a rich Moorish history, the town offers a genuine taste of small-town Spanish life surrounded by rolling olive groves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Jaén
Population
2,947
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.98°, -3.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,225
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
422 mm
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
295 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
9
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
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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 61 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.