Oviedo has been recognised by the European Union as a leader in quality of life and safety in Spain, according to the recent Quality of Life in European Cities report.
Based on more than 71,000 surveys of residents across the continent, the Asturian capital received an outstanding 88% security of life score — significantly above the southern European average.
The figure marks a stark contrast with other major Spanish cities evaluated in the study, including Madrid and Barcelona at 24% and Málaga at 21%.
The European Union report confirms with these figures a tangible reality: Asturias offers a residential and urban environment of the highest standard. The evaluation highlights a clear trend towards choosing highly secure cities for permanent settlement, with these destinations being especially valued by families and citizens seeking tranquillity and a stable environment. In a continent where urban safety is increasingly a concern, Oviedo stands out not as an exception but as a consistent performer — a city where residents feel secure, services function efficiently and the quality of public life remains high.
For the foreign buyer, acquiring a property in a region backed by these solid European indicators represents a strategic decision with high added value. Ensuring a safe environment is often the primary requirement for an international relocation or a long-term investment. The data from the EU study provides independent, verifiable confirmation of what those who know Oviedo have long understood: this is not just a green and pleasant city, but one that performs at the highest levels of European urban standards. The contrast with other Spanish cities — where safety scores fall significantly below the national average — only reinforces Oviedo's position as a rational, secure choice for discerning buyers.
OVIEDO: EU QUALITY OF LIFE DATA
› Security score: 88% — significantly above the southern European average.
› Survey base: More than 71,000 residents across European cities.
› Comparison with Madrid/Barcelona: 88% vs 24%.
› Comparison with Málaga: 88% vs 21%.
› Source: Quality of Life in European Cities report, European Union.
For international buyers, acquiring a property in a region backed by such strong European indicators represents a strategic decision of high added value. InasTour, acting exclusively as a buyer's agent, focuses on locating properties that capitalise on these exceptional levels of quality of life — from city-centre apartments in Oviedo to homes in the surrounding green belt — while providing the technical and legal security that international clients require.
The European Union's recognition of Oviedo as a leader in safety and quality of life is not a marginal finding in a specialist report. It is a reflection of measurable, verifiable conditions: streets that are safe, public services that function effectively and a city that offers its residents a standard of living that is increasingly rare in Europe. For international buyers, this represents not just a secure investment, but a rational choice — one where the data confirms what the landscape already suggests: Asturias is not only a natural paradise, but one of the most sensible and secure options in the European property market.