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A compact, safe wine-country capital on the Ebro, with one of Spain's best pintxo streets and living costs well below the north coast.
Logroño is the capital of La Rioja, on the south bank of the Ebro river where the Camino de Santiago crosses it. It is a compact, flat, tidy city, with a medieval centre of narrow streets, a few big churches, a riverside park and neat nineteenth-century and modern districts spread out around it. Vineyards and wineries begin at the edge of the built-up area.
The city is known for wine and for its bars. Two parallel lanes in the old centre, Calle Laurel and Calle San Juan, are lined with places that each specialise in one small dish and are crowded every evening. The city has 152,150 residents (2025).
It is a calm and comfortable place to live, with good services, safe streets and prices below those of the big cities. It suits families, couples and people who like food and a walkable centre, and it is much less suited to those who want a big social or international scene.
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Logroño stands out for healthcare, digital and prosperity; it is weaker on connectivity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €451 a month (2024).
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You will meet English speakers, mostly in the centre and at international employers. Shops, landlords and schools expect Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
Frosty nights are common. Many older Spanish flats are poorly insulated: ask about heating and the winter energy bill.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
Grilled mushrooms with prawn, chuletillas cooked over vine cuttings, patatas a la riojana and Rioja wine by the glass.
Orderly and sociable, with a lively evening pintxo round and quiet mornings.
The pintxo bars of Calle Laurel and Calle San Juan, with a glass of wine and a bite in each one.
The old centre inside the line of the walls, the Ensanche with its wide avenues and the Ebro riverbank parks.
Spanish only, with a clear northern Castilian accent.
The San Mateo fiestas in September with the grape harvest, and the San Bernabé fiestas in June.
Friendly, direct and fond of their food and wine, with a notable Latin American and Eastern European community.
The social life of Logroño takes place on foot, between bars. In the evening, groups move down Calle Laurel from place to place, taking one glass of wine and one specialty at each, and an hour on this street is the most efficient way to understand the city. Outside the bars, the centre has the cathedral known as La Redonda, the old stone bridge and the Espolón, a leafy square used for markets, music and promenades.
By day the city is calm, orderly and clean, with wide avenues, parks along the river and a good cycling network. The Parque del Ebro and the riverbank are where people run and walk. The Camino brings pilgrims through the old town all year, and the hostels and cafés cater to them.
The San Mateo fiestas in September are the big event. The harvest is celebrated with a ceremonial treading of the grapes, bullfights, fireworks and music, and wine runs freely from fountains in the streets. People are friendly and relaxed, and many live in the same district their parents did.
Logroño owes its place to the river and the road. A bridge over the Ebro, rebuilt in stone in the Middle Ages, put the town on the pilgrim route and made it a frontier fortress between Castile and Navarre. Pilgrims, soldiers and traders passed through, and the walls and gates saw sieges as late as the sixteenth century.
Wine then shaped the economy. The Rioja vineyards around the city, and their wineries, brought money and a business class, and food processing, canning and logistics grew on the same farm base. Two universities, the public University of La Rioja and a large online university based in the city, give it a student and professional layer. Jobs come out above average, with unemployment at 8.9% (2025), and prosperity comes out strong. Household income per person is €17,197 a year (2024).
Quality of life shows in the health and safety figures. Life expectancy is 84.2 years (2023), and healthcare comes out strong. Recorded crime is 37.1 per 1,000 people (2024), and safety comes out above average. Fibre reaches almost every home, and the city comes out strong on digital infrastructure.
Housing is modest in price. A typical 70 m² flat rents for about €451 a month (2024), and buying costs €1,902 per square metre (Q2 2026). House prices rose by 10.8% over the latest year (Q2 2026), slower than in most Spanish cities.
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Healthcare is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 84.2 years — better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 80 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyLogroño · 2023 | 84.2 years | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes that can get gigabit internet: 99.9% — better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 79 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetLogroño · 2025 | 99.9% | better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorLogroño · 2025 | 99.8% | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageLogroño · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 39% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 17,197 € a year per person — better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 77 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personLogroño · 2024 | 17,197 € a year per person | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is above average: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: -1.65 points — better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 74 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentLogroño · 2025 | 8.95% | better than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearLogroño · 2025 | -1.65 points | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Recorded crime: 37.1 per 1,000 people — better than 91% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 72 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesLogroño · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeLogroño · 2024 | 37.1 per 1,000 people | better than 91% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesLogroño · 2025 | 44.7 per 100k people | better than 88% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesLogroño · 2025 | 135 per 100k people | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesLogroño · 2024 | 0.44 per 1,000 people | better than 43% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsLogroño · 2025 | 1,033 per 100k people | better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsLogroño · 2025 | 28.9 per 100k people | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
House prices, change in a year: 10.8% — better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 62 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Logroño · 2024 | 6.44 €/m² a month | better than 74% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearLogroño · 2024 | 3.30% | better than 49% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Logroño · 2026-Q2 | 1,902 €/m² | better than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsLogroño · 2024 | 4.92% | better than 45% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearLogroño · 2026-Q2 | 10.8% | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is above average: in the top quarter of major European cities.
Nights above 20 °C: 1.90 nights a year — better than 76% of major European cities
Above average: 61 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)Logroño · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 94.1 days a year | better than 70% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CLogroño · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 8.90 days a year | better than 27% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CLogroño · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 1.90 nights a year | better than 76% of major European cities |
Transport is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 35.8 minutes — better than 76% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 58 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)Logroño · 2021 | 35.8 minutes | better than 76% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carLogroño · 2021 | 57.9% | better than 59% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportLogroño · 2021 | 10.0% | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 100 km — worse than 100% of major European cities
Weak: 0 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportLogroño · 2026-10-21 | 100 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Logroño yet
Highs around 30° in August, lows around 1° in January. 94 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C).
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5°C | 0.6°C | 70 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 1.4°C | 57 mm |
| March | 14.1°C | 2.8°C | 57 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 4.9°C | 56 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 8.3°C | 45 mm |
| June | 25.1°C | 12.2°C | 56 mm |
| July | 29.2°C | 14.2°C | 25 mm |
| August | 29.6°C | 14.5°C | 24 mm |
| September | 24.6°C | 11.8°C | 43 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 9.0°C | 56 mm |
| November | 13.9°C | 4.6°C | 77 mm |
| December | 11.9°C | 2.6°C | 64 mm |
Logroño has a continental climate with some Atlantic influence. Winters are cold, with frost and fog drifting along the Ebro valley: frost days number 36 a year (2015–2024). Summers are warm and dry, and very hot days number 9 a year (2015–2024).
Rainfall is 630 mm a year (2015–2024), and pleasant days, mild and dry, number 94 a year (2015–2024). The cierzo, a strong dry wind from the northwest, blows along the valley in winter and spring. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with the vines turning gold in October, and winter suits people who like a short, cold season with good food.
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73/100 · above average · 23rd of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
9.0% in 2025
10.8% in Q2 2026
€6.4 per m² a month in 2024
€1,902 per m² in Q2 2026
84.2 years in 2023
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
One of the best fits among Spanish cities of its size: safe, orderly, with good schools and parks, at moderate prices.
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Among the best value of Spanish provincial capitals: cheap flats, a safe city and a good public health service.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
A solid job market for its size in wine, food, services and public administration, with low rents.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Comfortable, safe and pleasant, with excellent food and wine, but little luxury retail.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Safe, well served by hospitals and affordable, with a flat and walkable centre, but cold winters and hot dry summers.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Two universities, the public one and a large online university, in a manageable city with cheap rooms.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
A good wine and food culture, a Camino heritage and an old centre, in a small city with a modest calendar.
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Cheap rents and fast fibre, but a small scene and a distant airport.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Wine, food and tourism offer openings, with cheap premises, but a small local market.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Vineyard walks, the Camino and the Sierra de Cameros are within reach, but there is no sea and the climate is cold in winter.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Logroño as anywhere in Spain.
Guide written 2026-10-22. Figures are refreshed as new official data is published; the period beside each number says what it covers. “Our read” cards are our inferences from those figures. How we score
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