Santo Domingo de la Calzada

City in La Rioja, Spain

Overview

Santo Domingo de la Calzada is a charming medieval town in La Rioja, Spain, best known for its historic pilgrimage route and striking cathedral. The city blends centuries-old traditions with friendly small-town atmosphere, offering lively festivals and delicious local cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
La Rioja
Population
6,348
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.44°, -2.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,525
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
50
English
35
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
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
11
Parks
32
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
459.0
Airport
Distance

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 9 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 58/100.