Arico
City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Overview
Arico is a peaceful municipality in southern Tenerife, Spain, known for its stunning coastline, traditional Canary Island villages, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Blending mountains and sea, it offers a laid-back escape with a rich local culture, far from the island's tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
9,120
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.47°, -16.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,542
Local Cost
$908
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
65
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
131
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
42
Parks
63
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
443.0
Airport
TFN
Distance
6 km
Explore
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.
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 68/100.