Alcalá del Júcar, Castille-La Mancha
Provincia de Albacete · Castille-La Mancha · Spain · 1,397 residents
Alcalá del Júcar is a village in Provincia de Albacete, Castille-La Mancha, Spain, home to around 1,397 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Alcalá del Júcar and Alcalá del Júcar Castle. The nearest airport is Valencia (VLC), about 1 h 18 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Alcalá del Júcar, Alcalá del Júcar Castle and Alcalá del Júcar bullring.
- Best weather from April to June and September to October: daytime highs between 23°C and 28°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Valencia (VLC) is 55 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Alcalá del Júcar
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Alcalá del Júcar
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Alcalá del Júcar can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Alcalá del Júcar
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Alcalá del Júcar are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Alcalá del Júcar and the villages around it is a hire car from Valencia (VLC), about 1 h 18 min away.
Best time to visit Alcalá del Júcar
April to June and September to October: daytime highs between 23°C and 28°C with little rain.
- 12°CJan20 mm
- 14°CFeb15 mm
- 18°CMar38 mm
- 23°CApr7 mm
- 24°CMay37 mm
- 28°CJun54 mm
- 36°CJul6 mm
- 35°CAug5 mm
- 27°CSept49 mm
- 23°COct58 mm
- 17°CNov10 mm
- 13°CDec8 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 3°C | 20 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 3°C | 15 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 6°C | 38 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 23°C | 8°C | 7 mm | 12 h |
| May | 24°C | 11°C | 37 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 16°C | 54 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 36°C | 20°C | 6 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 35°C | 20°C | 5 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 15°C | 49 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 23°C | 12°C | 58 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 8°C | 10 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 13°C | 2°C | 8 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Valencia (VLC)55 miles, about 1 h 18 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Alicante (ALC)78 miles, about 1 h 52 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Murcia (RMU)98 miles, about 2 h 18 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 15 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Valencia (62 miles), Dénia (87 miles).
Alcalá del Júcar is good for
Around Alcalá del Júcar
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Alcalá del Júcar worth visiting?
Yes. Alcalá del Júcar is known for Alcalá del Júcar, Alcalá del Júcar Castle and Alcalá del Júcar bullring. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Alcalá del Júcar?
April to June and September to October, with daytime highs between 23°C and 28°C with little rain.
How do I get to Alcalá del Júcar from the UK?
Fly to Valencia (VLC), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 18 min by road. Alicante (ALC) is an alternative, 78 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 15 min.
What is near Alcalá del Júcar?
Utiel (29 miles), Albacete (27 miles), Mira (36 miles) and Minglanilla (25 miles) are all within an hour or so.