Guadalix de la Sierra
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
Guadalix de la Sierra is a charming small town in the mountains north of Madrid, known for its traditional Spanish ambiance, welcoming community, and beautiful natural surroundings. Its peaceful pace and proximity to Madrid make it perfect for travelers seeking cultural immersion and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
6,904
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.78°, -3.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,610
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
70
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
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
254 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
MAD
Distance
34 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 23 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 72/100.