Olmedo, Castille and León
Provincia de Valladolid · Castille and León · Spain · 3,570 residents
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Monastery of the Mother of God
Mudéjar theme park
plaza de toros de OlmedoOlmedo is a village in Provincia de Valladolid, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 3,570 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Monastery of Santa María de la Mejorada and Monastery of the Mother of God. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 54 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Monastery of Santa María de la Mejorada, Monastery of the Mother of God and Mudéjar theme park.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 80 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Olmedo
Ranked by how well known they are.
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1monasteryMonastery of Santa María de la Mejorada
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Olmedo, Spain
- 2monastery
- 3theme park
- 5amphitheatre
Monasterio de Sancti Spiritus
monastery · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Olmedo
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Olmedo can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Olmedo are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Olmedo and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 54 min away.
Best time to visit Olmedo
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)80 miles, about 1 h 54 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)154 miles, about 3 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Valladolid (VLL)30 miles, about 43 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min without stops.
Olmedo is good for
Around Olmedo
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Olmedo worth visiting?
Yes. Olmedo is known for Monastery of Santa María de la Mejorada, Monastery of the Mother of God and Mudéjar theme park. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Olmedo from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 54 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 154 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min.
Is Olmedo good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Olmedo?
Valladolid (26 miles), Portillo (14 miles), Abades (34 miles) and Peñafiel (37 miles) are all within an hour or so.