Ardales
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Ardales is a picturesque Andalusian village set at the edge of the breathtaking Caminito del Rey gorge and surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills. With its friendly local spirit, historic charm, and easy access to outdoor adventures, Ardales offers an authentic slice of rural southern Spain.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
2,516
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.88°, -4.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,387
Local Cost
$850
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
510 mm
Internet Speed
201 Mbps
Upload
192 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
AGP
Distance
38 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 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 60/100.