Cuevas de San Marcos
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Cuevas de San Marcos is a charming small town in the Málaga region, renowned for its dramatic karst landscapes, rich Andalusian traditions, and the famous Cuevas de Belda caves. With a welcoming community and peaceful rural ambiance, it offers a tranquil setting off the typical tourist path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
3,620
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.27°, -4.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,127
Local Cost
$708
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
467 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
11
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
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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 9 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 61/100.