Candelario, Castille and León
Provincia de Salamanca · Castille and León · Spain · 1,026 residents
Candelario is a village in Provincia de Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 1,026 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Candelario and La Covatilla. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 43 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Candelario and La Covatilla.
- Best weather from July to September: daytime highs between 22°C and 29°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 114 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Candelario
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Tours & tickets in Candelario
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Candelario and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 43 min away.
Best time to visit Candelario
July to September: daytime highs between 22°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 9°CJan133 mm
- 10°CFeb77 mm
- 12°CMar119 mm
- 17°CApr31 mm
- 18°CMay95 mm
- 22°CJun93 mm
- 28°CJul4 mm
- 29°CAug2 mm
- 22°CSept42 mm
- 18°COct166 mm
- 14°CNov83 mm
- 10°CDec27 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 2°C | 133 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 10°C | 1°C | 77 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 12°C | 3°C | 119 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 17°C | 6°C | 31 mm | 12 h |
| May | 18°C | 7°C | 95 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 22°C | 12°C | 93 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 28°C | 16°C | 4 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 29°C | 17°C | 2 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 12°C | 42 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 18°C | 10°C | 166 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 7°C | 83 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 10°C | 3°C | 27 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)114 miles, about 2 h 43 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)42 miles, about 1 h by road
- Valladolid (VLL)104 miles, about 2 h 27 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h without stops.
Candelario is good for
Around Candelario
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Candelario worth visiting?
Yes. Candelario is known for Candelario and La Covatilla. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Candelario?
July to September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 29°C with little rain.
How do I get to Candelario from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 43 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 42 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h.
What is near Candelario?
Plasencia (30 miles), Guijuelo (14 miles), Arapiles (37 miles) and La Alberca (21 miles) are all within an hour or so.