Alcanar
City in Tarragona, Spain
Overview
Alcanar is a charming Mediterranean town in Tarragona, Spain, renowned for its coastal beauty, historic sites, and delicious seafood. The town blends traditional Catalan life with peaceful seaside living, making it a relaxing destination off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Tarragona
Population
9,943
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.54°, 0.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,572
Local Cost
$892
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
65
English
38
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
11.1°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
475 mm
Internet Speed
209 Mbps
Upload
242 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
103.0
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 47 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 75/100.