Palas de Rei

City in Lugo, Spain

Overview

Palas de Rei is a charming Galician town in Lugo, Spain, celebrated as a key stop along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Its picturesque streets, traditional stone architecture, and friendly local atmosphere make it a delightful, authentic stop for travelers and pilgrims alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Lugo
Population
3,267
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.87°, -7.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,390
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
55
English
38
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
101 Mbps
Upload
119 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
67.0
Airport
SCQ
Distance
45 km

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 10 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 66/100.