Ledesma, Castille and León
Provincia de Salamanca · Castille and León · Spain · 1,853 residents
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Ledesma is a village in Provincia de Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 1,853 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Ledesma and Castle of Ledesma. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 10 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Ledesma, Castle of Ledesma and plaza de toros de Ledesma.
- Best weather from June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 25°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 134 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Ledesma
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Ledesma
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ledesma are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ledesma and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 10 min away.
Best time to visit Ledesma
June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 25°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan69 mm
- 12°CFeb33 mm
- 14°CMar74 mm
- 19°CApr25 mm
- 20°CMay40 mm
- 25°CJun54 mm
- 30°CJul13 mm
- 31°CAug0 mm
- 24°CSept31 mm
- 20°COct119 mm
- 15°CNov67 mm
- 9°CDec22 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 1°C | 69 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 12°C | 1°C | 33 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 4°C | 74 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 6°C | 25 mm | 11 h |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 40 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 13°C | 54 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 13 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 12°C | 31 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C | 119 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 67 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 22 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)134 miles, about 3 h 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)28 miles, about 39 min by road
- Bragança (BGC)65 miles, about 1 h 32 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 5 min without stops.
Ledesma is good for
Around Ledesma
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Ledesma worth visiting?
Yes. Ledesma is known for Ledesma, Castle of Ledesma and plaza de toros de Ledesma. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Ledesma?
June and September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 25°C with little rain.
How do I get to Ledesma from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 10 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 28 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 5 min.
What is near Ledesma?
Salamanca (19 miles), Zamora (32 miles), Fermoselle (26 miles) and Calvarrasa de Arriba (25 miles) are all within an hour or so.