Buitrago del Lozoya
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
Buitrago del Lozoya is a picturesque medieval village in the Sierra Norte of Madrid, famed for its intact castle and town walls dating back centuries. Set by the Lozoya river, it offers rich history, scenic nature, and a tranquil escape from Madrid city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
1,973
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.99°, -3.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-13.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
524 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
3
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
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 72/100.