Vega de Valcarce

City in León, Spain

Overview

Vega de Valcarce is a picturesque mountain village set in the lush Valcarce valley, famous as a stop along the Camino de Santiago. Its tranquil ambiance, historic charm, and surrounding natural beauty attract both pilgrims and travelers seeking an authentic rural Spanish experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
León
Population
552
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.66°, -6.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,270
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
35
English
40
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
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 70/100.