Portillo, Castille and León
Provincia de Valladolid · Castille and León · Spain · 2,620 residents
Portillo is a village in Provincia de Valladolid, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 2,620 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Portillo Castle. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 3 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Portillo Castle.
- Best weather from September: daytime highs between 25°C and 25°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 86 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Portillo
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle
Tours & tickets in Portillo
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Portillo can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Portillo are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Portillo and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 3 min away.
Best time to visit Portillo
September: daytime highs between 25°C and 25°C with little rain.
- 9°CJan64 mm
- 11°CFeb31 mm
- 15°CMar76 mm
- 19°CApr31 mm
- 21°CMay63 mm
- 26°CJun60 mm
- 32°CJul4 mm
- 32°CAug8 mm
- 25°CSept36 mm
- 20°COct125 mm
- 15°CNov57 mm
- 9°CDec23 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 1°C | 64 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 1°C | 31 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 15°C | 4°C | 76 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 5°C | 31 mm | 11 h |
| May | 21°C | 8°C | 63 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 26°C | 12°C | 60 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 15°C | 4 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 16°C | 8 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 25°C | 11°C | 36 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C | 125 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 6°C | 57 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 0°C | 23 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)86 miles, about 2 h 3 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Bilbao (BIO)152 miles, about 3 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)140 miles, about 3 h 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 48 min without stops.
Portillo is good for
Around Portillo
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Portillo worth visiting?
Yes. Portillo is known for Portillo Castle. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Portillo?
September, with daytime highs between 25°C and 25°C with little rain.
How do I get to Portillo from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 3 min by road. Bilbao (BIO) is an alternative, 152 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 48 min.
What is near Portillo?
Valladolid (14 miles), Peñafiel (26 miles), Medina del Campo (20 miles) and Palencia (37 miles) are all within an hour or so.