Miranda del Castañar, Castille and León
Provincia de Salamanca · Castille and León · Spain · 558 residents
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Miranda del Castañar is a village in Provincia de Salamanca, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 558 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Mogarraz and Miranda del Castañar. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 1 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Mogarraz, Miranda del Castañar and Miranda del Castañar Castle.
- Best weather from May to June and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 127 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Miranda del Castañar and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 3 h 1 min away.
Best time to visit Miranda del Castañar
May to June and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 11°CJan133 mm
- 12°CFeb64 mm
- 14°CMar124 mm
- 20°CApr38 mm
- 21°CMay59 mm
- 26°CJun48 mm
- 32°CJul1 mm
- 33°CAug0 mm
- 24°CSept48 mm
- 20°COct204 mm
- 15°CNov105 mm
- 11°CDec25 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 3°C | 133 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 12°C | 3°C | 64 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 5°C | 124 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 8°C | 38 mm | 12 h |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 59 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 26°C | 14°C | 48 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 18°C | 1 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 33°C | 19°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 13°C | 48 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 11°C | 204 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 105 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 11°C | 2°C | 25 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)127 miles, about 3 h 1 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)42 miles, about 59 min by road
- Viseu (VSE)101 miles, about 2 h 23 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 57 min without stops.
Miranda del Castañar is good for
Around Miranda del Castañar
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Miranda del Castañar worth visiting?
Yes. Miranda del Castañar is known for Mogarraz, Miranda del Castañar and Miranda del Castañar Castle. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Miranda del Castañar?
May to June and September, with daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Miranda del Castañar from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 3 h 1 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 42 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 57 min.
What is near Miranda del Castañar?
Plasencia (32 miles), Ciudad Rodrigo (29 miles), Guijuelo (18 miles) and Calvarrasa de Arriba (36 miles) are all within an hour or so.