Borrenes
City in León, Spain
Overview
Borrenes is a charming rural village in the León region of Spain, most famous for its proximity to Las Médulas, a World Heritage Site known for spectacular ancient Roman gold mines. With a population of just over 300, Borrenes offers an authentic, tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
León
Population
303
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.49°, -6.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,240
Local Cost
$782
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
704 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.