Arafo
City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Overview
Arafo is a small, charming town set in the hills of Tenerife, known for its traditional culture, welcoming residents, and scenic landscapes. The city blends tranquil rural life with a rich musical heritage and offers a gateway to exploring the natural beauty of the Canary Islands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
5,776
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.34°, -16.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,315
Local Cost
$790
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
12.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
220 mm
Internet Speed
584 Mbps
Upload
186 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
TFN
Distance
18 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 22 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 78/100.