Castañares de Rioja

City in La Rioja, Spain

Overview

Castañares de Rioja is a small, picturesque village set amidst the vineyards and rolling hills of La Rioja. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, old-world charm, and proximity to local wineries, it offers a genuine experience of rural Spain.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
La Rioja
Population
404
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.51°, -2.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,125
Local Cost
$800
Local Income
$1,440
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
621 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
VIT
Distance
44 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.