Living in Castro-Urdiales
Castro-Urdiales is a large municipality in Cantabria, Spain, home to 32,975 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 15%, #176 of 1,254), young families (top 16%, #419 of 2,778), climate-conscious movers (top 17%, #363 of 2,260).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Castro-Urdiales
- It is right on the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
- It is part of Greater Bilbao, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 57 min and sets around 17:40; in late June it sets around 21:57.
How Castro-Urdiales ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Spain. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Spain | In Cantabria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #419 of 2,778 | #37 of 61 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #891 of 1,796 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #341 of 1,689 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #176 of 1,254 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #692 of 2,098 | #26 of 46 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #615 of 2,098 | #32 of 46 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #1,186 of 1,989 | #18 of 35 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #411 of 828 | #8 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 47 | #431 of 794 | #9 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #314 of 518 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #812 of 1,313 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #418 of 1,136 | #10 of 29 | Map |
| Car-free household | 39 | #516 of 675 | #11 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #391 of 393 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #491 of 1,689 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #1,313 of 2,260 | #27 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 35 | #497 of 715 | #11 of 18 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #386 of 1,313 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #539 of 2,098 | #30 of 46 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #2,849 of 3,442 | #65 of 73 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #859 of 3,137 | #53 of 66 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #2,711 of 3,442 | #64 of 73 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #600 of 3,137 | #17 of 66 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #368 of 8,132 | #3 of 102 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #363 of 2,260 | #16 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #272 of 1,174 | #17 of 48 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #441 of 2,260 | #7 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #687 of 877 | #9 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Muskiz 10 km
- Abanto y Ciérvana-Abanto Zierbena 13 km
- Santurtzi 15 km
- Ortuella 15 km
- Portugalete 17 km
- Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran 17 km
- Getxo 17 km
- Laredo 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.