Quel
City in La Rioja, Spain
Overview
Quel is a charming small town in Spain's La Rioja region, famed for its medieval castle and scenic mountain backdrop. It offers visitors an authentic slice of rural Spanish life, with welcoming locals and a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
La Rioja
Population
2,139
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.23°, -2.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,395
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
62
English
35
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-10.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
457 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
247 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
RJL
Distance
34 km
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 62/100.