Rascafría
City in Madrid, Spain
Overview
Rascafría is a picturesque village set in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, notable for its lush landscapes, tranquil atmosphere, and centuries-old architecture. The town is famous for the Monastery of El Paular, scenic hiking trails, and its proximity to beautiful natural parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
1,707
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.90°, -3.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,682
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
55
English
40
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
385 Mbps
Upload
242 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
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 304 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.