Melón
City in Ourense, Spain
Overview
Melón is a charming rural village in the province of Ourense, Galicia, famous for its lush landscapes and the scenic Melón Waterfalls. Known for tranquility and Galician traditions, the town offers a relaxing escape and authentic local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Ourense
Population
1,109
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.26°, -8.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,334
Local Cost
$790
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
47
English
20
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
6.4°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1143 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
VGO
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 68/100.