Alcañices

City in Zamora, Spain

Overview

Alcañices is a charming border town in the Zamora province of Spain, known for its medieval roots, peaceful rural ambience, and proximity to the Portuguese border. The town offers a relaxed pace of life, authentic cuisine, and scenic countryside.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Zamora
Population
1,061
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.70°, -6.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,270
Local Cost
$800
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-8.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
550 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
210 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
BGC
Distance
35 km

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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.