Monterroso
City in Lugo, Spain
Overview
Monterroso is a charming small town set in the scenic heart of Galicia, famous for its warm community vibe, pastoral landscapes, and a key position along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. The town blends tradition with quiet rural life, making it an appealing stop for visitors seeking authenticity away from larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Lugo
Population
3,632
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.79°, -7.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,312
Local Cost
$754
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-5.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1115 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
125.0
Airport
SCQ
Distance
49 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.