Gáldar

City in Las Palmas, Spain

Overview

Gáldar is a charming town in the north of Gran Canaria, rich in history and local culture. Its archaeological sites, lively plazas, and relaxed atmosphere make it an inviting destination for visitors seeking authenticity away from crowded resorts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Las Palmas
Population
24,811
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.15°, -15.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
75
English
50
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
157 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
208 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
12
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LPA
Distance
35 km

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Neighborhoods

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Plaza de Santa Lucia Plaza de Santiago Plaza de St. Jose de Caideros

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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 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 80/100.