Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
224
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15700
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
44400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Lombardia
Walkability
Somewhat Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
101
/ 50
Climate Description
Seasonal shifts offer Mediterranean warmth and alpine chill, with mild winters and warm summers.
Darfo Boario Terme
Lombardia
Health spas, natural hot springs, historical sites, walking trails, relaxed atmosphere, tight-knit community.
Summary
Darfo Boario Terme is a charming town in Lombardy, nestled at the foot of the Bergamasque Alps and close to Lake Iseo. Known for its health spas, it attracts those seeking wellness, thanks to its natural hot springs and surrounding parks, including the scenic Parco delle Terme di Boario. The town is also rich in history, showcased by the Luine Archaeological Park, featuring ancient rock carvings. Visitors can explore picturesque walking trails amidst vineyards and olive groves, adding to the region’s allure.
For expats, the town benefits from a relaxed atmosphere and a tight-knit community, although amenities may be more limited compared to larger cities. The nearest beach is a short drive away, enhancing its appeal as a tranquil lifestyle choice. However, healthcare facilities are moderately ranked, with potential language barriers in the medical sector. Internet connectivity is robust, making it suitable for remote work or digital nomads, albeit in a more serene setting than urban centers.
✅ Pros
– High air quality rating contributes to a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and job opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances community engagement.
– Beautiful natural surroundings offer outdoor recreational activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities help expats feel welcomed and connected.
– Moderate climate with distinct seasons suits diverse lifestyle preferences.
– Adequate healthcare facilities ensure access to quality medical services.
– Reasonable infrastructure supports daily commuting and accessibility.
– Tourist presence adds vibrancy and local business support.
– Good internet connectivity facilitates remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is below average; services could be better.
– Transportation options are limited; commuting can be challenging.
– Income levels may be lower compared to larger cities.
– Cultural events are fewer; entertainment options can feel sparse.
– Limited shopping choices may require trips to larger towns.
– Seasonal weather can bring unpredictable conditions at times.
– Local language barriers might hinder full community integration.
– Internet speeds, while decent, may fluctuate during peak use.
– Small-town pace might feel slow for some newcomers.
– Tourist season can lead to overcrowding in peak months.
Darfo Boario Terme Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15700
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
44400
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
21700
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
2887 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Orio al Serio (Bergamo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
52min(s)
Orio al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo Airport, is located just 5 km from Bergamo and about 45 km from Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It is the third busiest airport in Italy, serving over 13 million passengers annually and acting as a major hub for Ryanair. The airport connects to numerous European destinations including Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, as well as farther routes like Dubai and Cairo. Known for its budget-friendly flights primarily operated by Ryanair, Milan Bergamo Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking for affordable options to various international destinations.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Montichiari (Brescia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
53min(s)
Montichiari Airport, officially known as Brescia “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Airport (IATA: VBS), is located in Montichiari, southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Currently, it does not support scheduled passenger services and primarily operates as a cargo airport, notably for Poste Italiane, with Rome-Fiumicino being a key destination. The airport serves as a cargo hub for airlines like Poste Air Cargo, DHL, and Silk Way West Airlines.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Linate (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
69min(s)
Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Iseo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
34min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Iseo includes regional connections primarily operated by Trenord. The key rail line serving this station is the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line, which offers direct connections to major destinations such as Brescia, Venice, Milan (including Milan Central Station), Bergamo, and Verona Porta Nuova.
Frequency of departures varies by destination, with multiple daily services: approximately 24 trains to Brescia, 34 to Venice, 31 to Milan Central Station, and around 37 to Verona Porta Nuova. The journey times range from 23 minutes to Brescia to about 2 hours and 12 minutes for Venice.
Currently, Stazione di Iseo predominantly has regional services without high-speed train options. The emphasis is on regional trains catering to frequent daily routes rather than high-speed connections.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Edolo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
40min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Edolo offers regional train services primarily operated by Trenord on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo railway line. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Brescia and Iseo, making it an essential link between these towns and Edolo. The frequency of departures varies, with trains running in the direction of Brescia at regular intervals throughout the day, although specific times (like every 30 minutes or hourly) can depend on the day of the week and time of year. The station primarily serves regional trains, and does not have high-speed train services available, focusing instead on regional travel.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
Driving Time
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
67
Bars
29
Cafes
19
Cinemas
1
Dentists
14
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
11
Health Clinics
26
Hiking Trails
15
Historical Sites
20
Libraries
1
Museums
2
Parks
0
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
2
Shopping Centres
17
Supermarkets
51
Spas
9
Beach
Name
Laghetto Giudici
Driving Distance
8mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Borno - Monte Altissimo
Driving Distance
20mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
36
Nearest Hospital Name
Vallecamonica
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
6 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
0
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ATS DELLA MONTAGNA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lombardia, the healthcare system demonstrates a high level of efficiency across national metrics. Hospital care, while somewhat less robust, supports timely treatments for heart attacks and breast cancer operations with advanced techniques. While emergency responses for heart conditions excel, fracture treatment is less competitive. Recovery times post-operation are moderate. The strong performance in avoiding readmissions after heart attacks and heart failure signals a commitment to quality ongoing care. Overall, healthcare services here offer a solid foundation for residents, particularly in critical cardiac and oncological scenarios.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
39
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
5
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
24
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
97.526
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1045
Median
1312
Third Quartile
1358
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 20%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 20%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Sunshine
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Snowfall
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Climate Description
Darfo Boario Terme presents a diverse climate with distinct seasonal variation, favoring those seeking a mix of Mediterranean warmth and brisk alpine chill. Winter brings a modest blanket of snow, transforming the landscape into a quiet, frosty haven, which subtly thaws as spring approaches. Summer days are generously sunlit and warm but rarely oppressive, ideal for enjoying the natural surroundings or the town's historic spas. As autumn arrives, the air cools noticeably, leading into mild winters. The overall climate balances warmth and cold throughout the year, offering a comfortable setting for expatriates and retirees, especially those from more extreme climates.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Air Quality Description
In Darfo Boario Terme, an Italian haven for expatriates and retirees, the air quality is predominantly favorable, contributing to the area’s allure. The atmosphere maintains a good standard for most pollutants, including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, underscoring a healthy environmental condition. Although ozone levels are rated slightly lower, they still fit within acceptable health parameters. This town presents an inviting option for those sensitive to urban pollution or looking for a serene lifestyle amidst good air quality. Darfo Boario Terme stands out as a sound choice for relocating in pursuit of cleaner air and an improved quality of life.
In Darfo Boario Terme, an Italian haven for expatriates and retirees, the air quality is predominantly favorable, contributing to the area’s allure. The atmosphere maintains a good standard for most pollutants, including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, underscoring a healthy environmental condition. Although ozone levels are rated slightly lower, they still fit within acceptable health parameters. This town presents an inviting option for those sensitive to urban pollution or looking for a serene lifestyle amidst good air quality. Darfo Boario Terme stands out as a sound choice for relocating in pursuit of cleaner air and an improved quality of life.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Darfo Boario Terme is accessible via key road connections, notably the SS42 and SS339, linking it to regional hubs. The nearest airport, Orio al Serio, is a short journey away, complemented by train services from local stations, providing reasonable connectivity to surrounding areas.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Darfo Boario Terme, located in the Lombardy region, boasts a unique blend of traditional and contemporary culinary experiences. The local cuisine is characterized by hearty dishes that reflect the agricultural abundance of the area, featuring ingredients such as polenta, risotto, and a variety of meats, particularly pork and game. Visitors can expect to find a range of restaurants offering Italian classics as well as local specialties, with many establishments emphasizing fresh, seasonal produce. The dining scene includes a mix of casual eateries and upscale dining options, appealing to diverse tastes. Notably, while there are several good quality restaurants in the region, there is at least one Michelin-starred restaurant, providing a recognition of its exceptional culinary offerings.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape comprises primarily a shopping mall featuring a variety of retail offerings, as well as specialty and gift shops. Supermarkets cater to daily grocery needs, while boutiques provide a range of local products and fashion items. The area also serves as a conduit to nearby shopping destinations, including outlet malls, providing additional retail options. Overall, shopping facilities are conveniently integrated within the community, accommodating both essential purchases and leisure shopping pursuits.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Darfo Boario Terme, located in Lombardy, offers diverse outdoor activities for enthusiasts. Key attractions include hiking trails such as Charlemagne’s Way, Segment 5, stretching 11.7 miles with significant elevation gain, suitable for seasoned hikers. Additionally, Via Valeriana, Segment 5, measures 12.2 miles, presenting the highest elevation gain in the region. The area is further enriched by Parco del Lago Moro, which provides opportunities for tranquil nature walks. These sites cater to individuals seeking active engagement or peaceful retreat amidst nature.
✅ Pros
– High air quality rating contributes to a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and job opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances community engagement.
– Beautiful natural surroundings offer outdoor recreational activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities help expats feel welcomed and connected.
– Moderate climate with distinct seasons suits diverse lifestyle preferences.
– Adequate healthcare facilities ensure access to quality medical services.
– Reasonable infrastructure supports daily commuting and accessibility.
– Tourist presence adds vibrancy and local business support.
– Good internet connectivity facilitates remote work and communication.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality is below average; services could be better.
– Transportation options are limited; commuting can be challenging.
– Income levels may be lower compared to larger cities.
– Cultural events are fewer; entertainment options can feel sparse.
– Limited shopping choices may require trips to larger towns.
– Seasonal weather can bring unpredictable conditions at times.
– Local language barriers might hinder full community integration.
– Internet speeds, while decent, may fluctuate during peak use.
– Small-town pace might feel slow for some newcomers.
– Tourist season can lead to overcrowding in peak months.
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