La Alberca, Castille and León
Provincia de Salamanca · Castille and León · Spain · 1,085 residents
La Alberca
Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco
Monastery of Las Batuecas, La Alberca, Salamanca
Las CavenesLa Alberca is a village in Provincia de Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 1,085 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including La Alberca and Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 9 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: La Alberca, Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco.
- Best weather from July to September: daytime highs between 22°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 134 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in La Alberca
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1La Alberca
- 2Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park
- 3Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco
- 4Sierra de Francia
- 5Monastery of Las Batuecas, La Alberca, Salamanca
- 6Las Cavenes
- 7Convento de la Casa Baja
- 8Las Cabras Pintadas de Las Batuecas rock shelter, La Alberca
- 9Cascada del Chorro, Las Batuecas
1beautiful village- 2protected area
- 3monastery
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in El Cabaco, Spain
- 5monastery
Monastery of Las Batuecas, La Alberca, Salamanca
3 miles from the centre · Photo
- 6archaeological site
7monasteryConvento de la Casa Baja
6 miles from the centre · Photo
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8caveLas Cabras Pintadas de Las Batuecas rock shelter, La Alberca
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in La Alberca, Spain
9waterfallCascada del Chorro, Las Batuecas
3 miles from the centre · Photo
Sierra de Francia
protected area · 4 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in La Alberca
See which tours and tickets are available near La Alberca.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in La Alberca
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in La Alberca are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach La Alberca and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 9 min away.
Best time to visit La Alberca
July to September: daytime highs between 22°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan150 mm
- 10°CFeb73 mm
- 12°CMar150 mm
- 17°CApr33 mm
- 18°CMay74 mm
- 23°CJun90 mm
- 29°CJul6 mm
- 30°CAug1 mm
- 22°CSept51 mm
- 17°COct205 mm
- 13°CNov113 mm
- 9°CDec24 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 1°C | 150 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 10°C | 1°C | 73 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 12°C | 3°C | 150 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 17°C | 6°C | 33 mm | 11 h |
| May | 18°C | 7°C | 74 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 23°C | 12°C | 90 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 29°C | 15°C | 6 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 17°C | 1 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 11°C | 51 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 17°C | 10°C | 205 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 13°C | 6°C | 113 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 24 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)134 miles, about 3 h 9 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)45 miles, about 1 h 4 min by road
- Viseu (VSE)94 miles, about 2 h 14 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h without stops.
La Alberca is good for
Around La Alberca
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is La Alberca worth visiting?
Yes. La Alberca is known for La Alberca, Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Natural Park and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, El Cabaco. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit La Alberca?
July to September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to La Alberca from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 9 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 45 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h.
Is La Alberca good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near La Alberca?
Plasencia (32 miles), Ciudad Rodrigo (23 miles), Guijuelo (24 miles) and Arapiles (37 miles) are all within an hour or so.