Santa María del Berrocal, Castille and León
Provincia de Ávila · Castille and León · Spain · 514 residents
Bonilla de la Sierra
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Castle of El Mirón
Convento de Santo Domingo
Bullring of Piedrahíta, ÁvilaSanta María del Berrocal is a village in Provincia de Ávila, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 514 people. There are 7 notable places to see in and around town, including Bonilla de la Sierra and Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 17 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Bonilla de la Sierra, Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra and Castle of El Mirón.
- Best weather from September: daytime highs between 24°C and 24°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 96 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Santa María del Berrocal
Ranked by how well known they are.
1beautiful village- 2castle
Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra
8 miles from the centre · Photo
Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra, former summer seat of the bishops of Ávila, Spain
- 3castle
- 4monastery
Convento de Santo Domingo
5 miles from the centre · Photo
- 5amphitheatre
6amphitheatrebullring of Villafranca de la Sierra
9 miles from the centre · Photo
bullring in Villafranca de la Sierra, Spain
7castleCastillo de Serranos de la Torre
8 miles from the centre · Photo
Castle of Serranos de la Torre, province of Ávila, Spain
Tours & tickets in Santa María del Berrocal
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Santa María del Berrocal and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 17 min away.
Best time to visit Santa María del Berrocal
September: daytime highs between 24°C and 24°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan95 mm
- 11°CFeb54 mm
- 14°CMar97 mm
- 19°CApr22 mm
- 20°CMay65 mm
- 24°CJun72 mm
- 30°CJul3 mm
- 31°CAug0 mm
- 24°CSept35 mm
- 19°COct132 mm
- 15°CNov60 mm
- 10°CDec21 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 0°C | 95 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 2°C | 97 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 5°C | 22 mm | 12 h |
| May | 20°C | 7°C | 65 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 12°C | 72 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 11°C | 35 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 19°C | 9°C | 132 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 5°C | 60 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 10°C | 0°C | 21 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)96 miles, about 2 h 17 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)31 miles, about 44 min by road
- Valladolid (VLL)88 miles, about 2 h 4 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 37 min without stops.
Santa María del Berrocal is good for
Around Santa María del Berrocal
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Santa María del Berrocal worth visiting?
Yes. Santa María del Berrocal is known for Bonilla de la Sierra, Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra and Castle of El Mirón. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Santa María del Berrocal?
September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 24°C with little rain.
How do I get to Santa María del Berrocal from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 17 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 31 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 37 min.
What is near Santa María del Berrocal?
Salamanca (35 miles), Buenaventura (37 miles), Guijuelo (14 miles) and Calvarrasa de Arriba (29 miles) are all within an hour or so.