Alcaucín

City in Málaga, Spain

Overview

Alcaucín is a picturesque Andalusian town set in the foothills of Sierra de Tejeda, known for its stunning mountain views and peaceful rural charm. With a rich Moorish history and welcoming atmosphere, it's ideal for hikers, nature lovers, and those seeking a slower pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
2,653
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.90°, -4.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,502
Local Cost
$855
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-4.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
468 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
AGP
Distance
42 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.