El Barco de Ávila
City in León, Spain
Overview
El Barco de Ávila is a picturesque small town in Castilla y León, set along the Tormes River and set against a backdrop of the Sierra de Gredos mountains. Renowned for its medieval castle, ancient bridge, and locally grown beans, the town offers a blend of history, nature, and authentic Spanish rural culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
León
Population
2,297
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.36°, -5.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,366
Local Cost
$802
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-9.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
408 mm
Internet Speed
373 Mbps
Upload
361 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 7 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 65/100.