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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.