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Almeida, Castille and León

Provincia de Zamora · Castille and León · Spain · 608 residents

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Almeida is a village in Provincia de Zamora, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 608 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including plaza de toros de Almeida de Sayago. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 20 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: plaza de toros de Almeida de Sayago.
  • Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 141 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Almeida

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • plaza de toros de Almeida de Sayago1amphitheatre

    plaza de toros de Almeida de Sayago

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    bullring in Almeida de Sayago, Spain

Tours & tickets in Almeida

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Almeida can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Almeida

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Almeida are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Almeida and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 20 min away.

Best time to visit Almeida

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Madrid (MAD)141 miles, about 3 h 20 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Salamanca (SLM)37 miles, about 52 min by road
  • Bragança (BGC)52 miles, about 1 h 14 min by road

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 52 min without stops.

Almeida is good for

Around Almeida

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Almeida worth visiting?

Yes. Almeida is known for plaza de toros de Almeida de Sayago. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Almeida from the UK?

Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 20 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 37 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 52 min.

What is near Almeida?

Salamanca (30 miles), Zamora (24 miles), Fermoselle (17 miles) and Calvarrasa de Arriba (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Almeida?

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