Astorga, Castille and León
Provincia de León · Castille and León · Spain · 12,078 residents
Astorga Cathedral
Palacio Episcopal de Astorga
Museo del Chocolate de Astorga
Roman thermae in Asturica Augusta
Museo de los CaminosAstorga is a small town in Provincia de León, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 12,078 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Astorga Cathedral and Palacio Episcopal de Astorga. The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 48 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Astorga Cathedral, Palacio Episcopal de Astorga and Museum of the Astorga Cathedral.
- Best weather from July to August: daytime highs between 28°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Asturias (OVD) is 76 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Astorga
Ranked by how well known they are.
1cathedral- 2palace
- 4museum
Museo del Chocolate de Astorga
In the centre · Photo
- 5archaeological site
Roman thermae in Asturica Augusta
In the centre · Photo
- 6museum
Museo de los Caminos
In the centre · Photo
7museumMuseo Romano de Astorga
In the centre · Photo
8castleAstorga Castle
In the centre · Photo
9amphitheatre
Museum of the Astorga Cathedral
museum · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Astorga
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Astorga can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Astorga are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Astorga and the villages around it is a hire car from Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 48 min away.
Best time to visit Astorga
July to August: daytime highs between 28°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan83 mm
- 11°CFeb50 mm
- 13°CMar54 mm
- 18°CApr25 mm
- 19°CMay50 mm
- 24°CJun71 mm
- 28°CJul7 mm
- 30°CAug8 mm
- 22°CSept64 mm
- 18°COct120 mm
- 13°CNov72 mm
- 8°CDec34 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 0°C | 83 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 0°C | 50 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 13°C | 2°C | 54 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 18°C | 5°C | 25 mm | 11 h |
| May | 19°C | 7°C | 50 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 11°C | 71 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 28°C | 13°C | 7 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 15°C | 8 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 10°C | 64 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 18°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 13°C | 5°C | 72 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 8°C | 0°C | 34 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Asturias (OVD)76 miles, about 1 h 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)124 miles, about 2 h 55 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)131 miles, about 3 h 6 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 10 min without stops.
Astorga is good for
Around Astorga
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Astorga worth visiting?
Yes. Astorga is known for Astorga Cathedral, Palacio Episcopal de Astorga and Museum of the Astorga Cathedral. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Astorga?
July to August, with daytime highs between 28°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Astorga from the UK?
Fly to Asturias (OVD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 48 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 124 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 10 min.
Is Astorga good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Astorga?
León (27 miles), Ponferrada (28 miles), La Antigua (27 miles) and Molinaseca (24 miles) are all within an hour or so.