Ampudia, Castille and León
Provincia de Palencia · Castille and León · Spain · 677 residents
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Ampudia is a village in Provincia de Palencia, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 677 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Ampudia and Castle of Ampudia. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 46 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Ampudia, Castle of Ampudia and Castle of Torremormojón.
- Best weather from September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 117 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Ampudia
Ranked by how well known they are.
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4monasteryMonastery of Nuestra Señora de Alconada
2 miles from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Ampudia
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ampudia are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ampudia and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 46 min away.
Best time to visit Ampudia
September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan42 mm
- 11°CFeb30 mm
- 14°CMar48 mm
- 19°CApr23 mm
- 21°CMay46 mm
- 25°CJun80 mm
- 31°CJul2 mm
- 31°CAug5 mm
- 23°CSept18 mm
- 19°COct109 mm
- 14°CNov43 mm
- 8°CDec19 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 1°C | 42 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 1°C | 30 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 4°C | 48 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 6°C | 23 mm | 11 h |
| May | 21°C | 8°C | 46 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 12°C | 80 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 31°C | 15°C | 2 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 16°C | 5 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 11°C | 18 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 19°C | 10°C | 109 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 6°C | 43 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 8°C | 1°C | 19 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)117 miles, about 2 h 46 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)130 miles, about 3 h 5 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Bilbao (BIO)135 miles, about 3 h 12 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 15 min without stops.
Ampudia is good for
Around Ampudia
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Ampudia worth visiting?
Yes. Ampudia is known for Ampudia, Castle of Ampudia and Castle of Torremormojón. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Ampudia?
September, with daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
How do I get to Ampudia from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 46 min by road. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 130 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 15 min.
What is near Ampudia?
Valladolid (18 miles), Portillo (32 miles), Palencia (15 miles) and Matapozuelos (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.