Frontera
City in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Overview
Frontera is a picturesque coastal town on the island of El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands, set between lush mountains and the Atlantic. Known for its friendly community and stunning landscapes, it's a peaceful destination off the typical tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Population
1,720
Time Zone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
27.75°, -18.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,495
Local Cost
$852
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
62
English
48
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
27.9°C
Record Low
15.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
217 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
VDE
Distance
13 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.
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 70/100.