Cortes de la Frontera
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Cortes de la Frontera is a picturesque Andalusian mountain village set in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. With a friendly local community and striking natural beauty, it is ideal for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking authentic Spanish village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
3,000
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.62°, -5.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,320
Local Cost
$850
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
10.8°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-3.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
557 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
187 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
—
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 2 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.