Árchez
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Árchez is a picturesque Andalusian village set in the foothills of Málaga's Axarquía region, famed for its peaceful atmosphere and Moorish heritage. With fewer than 500 residents, it offers a serene escape with stunning mountain scenery and traditional whitewashed architecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
411
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.84°, -3.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,525
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
398 mm
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
248 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
15
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
GRX
Distance
43 km
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 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 65/100.