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Toro, Castille and León

Provincia de Zamora · Castille and León · Spain · 9,556 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Wikimedia Commons

Toro is a small town in Provincia de Zamora, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 9,556 people. There are 6 notable places to see in and around town, including Alcázar de Toro and Monastery of Sancti Spiritus of Toro. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 49 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Alcázar de Toro, Monastery of Sancti Spiritus of Toro and Monastery of Santa Sofía, Toro.
  • Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 119 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Toro

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Alcázar de Toro1castle

    Alcázar de Toro

    In the centre · Photo

  • Monastery of Sancti Spiritus of Toro2monastery

    Monastery of Sancti Spiritus of Toro

    In the centre · Photo

    building in Zamora Province, Spain

  • Monastery of Santa Sofía, Toro3monastery

    Monastery of Santa Sofía, Toro

    In the centre · Photo

  • Bullring of Toro4amphitheatre

    Bullring of Toro

    In the centre · Photo

    bullring in Toro, Spain

  • Palacio de las Leyes5palace

    Palacio de las Leyes

    In the centre · Photo

  • Palacio de los Marqueses de Alcañices, Toro6palace

    Palacio de los Marqueses de Alcañices, Toro

    In the centre · Photo

Tours & tickets in Toro

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Toro can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Toro

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Toro are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Toro and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 49 min away.

Best time to visit Toro

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Madrid (MAD)119 miles, about 2 h 49 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Asturias (OVD)145 miles, about 3 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Santander (SDR)154 miles, about 3 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min without stops.

Toro is good for

Around Toro

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Toro worth visiting?

Yes. Toro is known for Alcázar de Toro, Monastery of Sancti Spiritus of Toro and Monastery of Santa Sofía, Toro. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Toro from the UK?

Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 49 min by road. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 145 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min.

Is Toro good for families?

Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.

What is near Toro?

Valladolid (36 miles), Zamora (18 miles), Medina del Campo (29 miles) and Matapozuelos (32 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Toro?

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