Villafranca del Bierzo
City in León, Spain
Overview
Villafranca del Bierzo is a picturesque town in the province of León, Spain, renowned for its role as a major stop on the Camino de Santiago. Its medieval streets, lush surroundings, and welcoming atmosphere make it a favorite for both pilgrims and travelers seeking authentic rural Spain.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
León
Population
2,659
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.61°, -6.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,444
Local Cost
$838
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
30
English
30
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
Internet Speed
175 Mbps
Upload
199 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
10
Parks
2
Transport
74
Walk Score
74
Footways
148.0
Airport
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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 5 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 62/100.