Molinaseca, Castille and León
Provincia de León · Castille and León · Spain · 735 residents
Molinaseca is a village in Provincia de León, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 735 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Molinaseca and Peñalba de Santiago. The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 46 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Molinaseca, Peñalba de Santiago and Cascada del Gualtón.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Asturias (OVD) is 75 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Molinaseca
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Tours & tickets in Molinaseca
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Molinaseca and the villages around it is a hire car from Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 46 min away.
Best time to visit Molinaseca
July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan125 mm
- 13°CFeb79 mm
- 14°CMar126 mm
- 19°CApr54 mm
- 20°CMay99 mm
- 25°CJun75 mm
- 30°CJul4 mm
- 31°CAug3 mm
- 24°CSept84 mm
- 20°COct156 mm
- 15°CNov124 mm
- 10°CDec59 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 2°C | 125 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 13°C | 3°C | 79 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 5°C | 126 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 11 h |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 75 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 16°C | 4 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 11°C | 156 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 124 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 10°C | 2°C | 59 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Asturias (OVD)75 miles, about 1 h 46 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)99 miles, about 2 h 21 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)107 miles, about 2 h 33 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 20 min without stops.
Molinaseca is good for
Around Molinaseca
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Molinaseca worth visiting?
Yes. Molinaseca is known for Molinaseca, Peñalba de Santiago and Cascada del Gualtón. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Molinaseca?
July, with daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Molinaseca from the UK?
Fly to Asturias (OVD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 46 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 99 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 20 min.
What is near Molinaseca?
Astorga (24 miles), Ponferrada (4 miles) and Carucedo (13 miles) are all within an hour or so.