Montellano, Seville Province: Castle, Villages and Climate
Provincia de Sevilla · Andalusia · Spain · 6,851 residents
Montellano is a small inland town of around 6,850 people in the Provincia de Sevilla, standing at 262 metres (about 860 feet) on the southern edge of Andalusia. It is not a beach resort; it is a working country town with the Castillo de Cote, a listed cultural property, just 2.4 miles away. Its real strength for a British traveller is position. Jerez and Seville airports, both with direct flights from the United Kingdom, are each under an hour's drive. A string of hill towns, from Zahara and Olvera to Grazalema and Arcos de la Frontera, lies within about 23 miles. Spring and early autumn bring warm, mostly dry days, while high summer is fiercely hot.
Why go
- The Castillo de Cote, a listed cultural property, stands just 2.4 miles from the town.
- Jerez and Seville airports, both with direct UK flights, are under 50 minutes' drive away.
- April, May, June and September bring warm days between 25°C and 31°C with little rain.
Top sights in Montellano
The Castillo de Cote and beyond
The headline sight is the Castillo de Cote, a castle listed as a cultural property of Montellano, about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the town. It is the one point of interest the facts record here, so think of Montellano as a place for a quiet cultural outing rather than a long list of attractions.
Most visitors pair the castle with excursions into the surrounding towns. Tours and tickets for the wider area can be booked directly on this page through the activity cards shown alongside.
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Tours & tickets in Montellano
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Montellano can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Montellano
Staying in a small inland town
With a population of under 7,000 and no coastline, Montellano is a quiet base rather than a lively one. Expect a country-town pace, with evenings that wind down early compared with the coast.
It suits travellers with car hire who want somewhere calm to return to after days out in the surrounding hill towns or in Seville and Jerez. The page shows live hotel prices for Montellano and the area so you can compare options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Montellano and the villages around it is a hire car from Seville (SVQ), about 48 min away.
Best time to visit Montellano
When to visit Montellano
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- 17°CFeb71 mm
- 20°CMar124 mm
- 25°CApr10 mm
- 27°CMay23 mm
- 31°CJun22 mm
- 36°CJul0 mm
- 37°CAug1 mm
- 30°CSept20 mm
- 25°COct156 mm
- 20°CNov57 mm
- 16°CDec50 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The most pleasant months are April, May, June and September. April averages highs of 25°C with only around 10 mm of rain, May reaches 27°C, June 31°C and September 30°C, with nights between 12°C and 18°C.
July and August are the hottest months, with highs of 36°C and 37°C and almost no rain, which makes sightseeing hard work in the middle of the day. The wettest period is October, with about 156 mm over 13 days, followed by March at around 124 mm. Winters are mild, with highs near 16°C and lows of 6°C to 7°C. Montellano is inland, so there is no sea bathing on the doorstep.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 7°C | 52 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 17°C | 7°C | 71 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 20°C | 9°C | 124 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 25°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 12 h |
| May | 27°C | 14°C | 23 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 31°C | 18°C | 22 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 36°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 37°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 30°C | 17°C | 20 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 15°C | 156 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 11°C | 57 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 16°C | 6°C | 50 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Getting to Montellano from the UK
Three airports with direct flights from the United Kingdom serve Montellano. Jerez (XRY) is the closest at about 32 miles, roughly 46 minutes by car. Seville (SVQ), the larger airport, is around 34 miles away, about 48 minutes' drive. Gibraltar (GIB) is about 60 miles away, roughly 1 hour 25 minutes by road.
Driving from Calais takes around 24 hours at the wheel, best split over several days. Ferry ports within reach include Cádiz (about 51 miles) for sailings to Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Arrecife, Algeciras (about 60 miles) for Tangier Med and Ceuta, and Málaga (about 66 miles) for Melilla.
By air
- Seville (SVQ)34 miles, about 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Jerez (XRY)32 miles, about 46 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Gibraltar (GIB)60 miles, about 1 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 23 h 58 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Cádiz (51 miles), Algeciras (60 miles), Málaga (66 miles).
Montellano is good for
Around Montellano
Day trips from Montellano
Neighbouring El Coronil is just 7 miles away, and Pruna about 19 miles. Heading towards the hills, Algodonales is around 12 miles off, Zahara about 15 miles and Olvera roughly 17 miles.
Grazalema lies about 20 miles away, Arcos de la Frontera, the largest town nearby with over 31,000 residents, around 22 miles, and Ubrique roughly 23 miles. All are comfortable half-day or full-day outings by car.
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Tips from Robin
Practical tips for your stay
Car hire is close to essential: Montellano is inland, the airports are 30 to 60 miles away, and the day-trip towns are spread across the surrounding countryside.
In July and August, with highs of 36°C to 37°C, plan outings for early morning or evening. If you travel in October or March, the two wettest months, pack a waterproof. As a town of under 7,000 people, Montellano is quiet, so larger shopping and nightlife are better found in Seville or Jerez.
Questions people ask
What is the nearest airport to Montellano?
Jerez (XRY) is the closest, about 32 miles away or roughly 46 minutes by car. Seville (SVQ) is almost as close at around 34 miles, about 48 minutes. Both have direct flights from the United Kingdom, and Gibraltar is a third option about 1 hour 25 minutes away.
Is Montellano near the beach?
No. Montellano is an inland town at 262 metres in the Provincia de Sevilla. The nearest port in the facts is Cádiz, about 51 miles away. It suits travellers looking for a quiet countryside base rather than a seaside holiday.
What is the best month to visit Montellano?
April, May, June and September offer the most pleasant conditions, with highs from 25°C to 31°C and little rain. April is especially dry, with around 10 mm. July and August are very hot, peaking at 37°C, and October is the wettest month.
What is there to see in Montellano?
The main sight is the Castillo de Cote, a castle listed as a cultural property, about 2.4 miles from the town. Many visitors also use Montellano as a base for nearby towns such as Zahara, Olvera, Grazalema and Arcos de la Frontera.
Can I drive to Montellano from the UK?
Yes. The drive from Calais takes around 24 hours of driving time, so most people split it over several days. Flying into Jerez or Seville and picking up car hire is the quicker alternative, with both under 50 minutes away.