Peníscola
City in Valencia, Spain
Overview
Peníscola is a picturesque coastal town in the Valencia region of Spain, famed for its medieval old town and imposing castle set atop a rocky peninsula. With beautiful beaches, historic charm, and a laid-back Mediterranean vibe, it's a favorite summer destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Valencia
Population
8,496
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.36°, 0.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
60
English
35
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
60 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
11
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
304.0
Airport
CDT
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.