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Ciudad Real, Castille-La Mancha

Provincia de Ciudad Real · Castille-La Mancha · Spain · 74,743 residents

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

Ciudad Real is a town in Provincia de Ciudad Real, Castille-La Mancha, Spain, home to around 74,743 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Cathedral of Ciudad Real and Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 30 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Cathedral of Ciudad Real, Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real and Museo de Ciudad Real.
  • Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 106 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Ciudad Real

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Cathedral of Ciudad Real1cathedral

    Cathedral of Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Ciudad Real, Spain

  • Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real2monastery

    Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

  • Museo de Ciudad Real3museum

    Museo de Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Ciudad Real, Spain

  • plaza de toros de Ciudad Real4amphitheatre

    plaza de toros de Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

    bullring in Ciudad Real, Spain

  • Palacio de la Diputación Provincial de Ciudad Real5palace

    Palacio de la Diputación Provincial de Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

  • Convento de las Dominicas de Altagracia, Ciudad Real6monastery

    Convento de las Dominicas de Altagracia, Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

  • Convent of the Inmaculada Concepción7monastery

    Convent of the Inmaculada Concepción

    In the centre · Photo

    building in Ciudad Real, Spain

  • monasterio de Santa Isabel y San Antonio Abad de las Reverendas Madres Carmelitas Descalzas de Ciudad Real8monastery

    monasterio de Santa Isabel y San Antonio Abad de las Reverendas Madres Carmelitas Descalzas de Ciudad Real

    In the centre · Photo

    church building in Ciudad Real, Spain

  • Golf Ciudad Real9golf course

    Golf Ciudad Real

    4 miles from the centre · Photo

Tours & tickets in Ciudad Real

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

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Where to stay in Ciudad Real

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

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Ciudad Real and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 2 h 30 min away.

Best time to visit Ciudad Real

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Madrid (MAD)106 miles, about 2 h 30 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Granada (GRX)124 miles, about 2 h 57 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Seville (SVQ)152 miles, about 3 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 18 min without stops.

Ciudad Real is good for

Around Ciudad Real

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Ciudad Real worth visiting?

Yes. Ciudad Real is known for Cathedral of Ciudad Real, Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real and Museo de Ciudad Real. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Ciudad Real from the UK?

Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 30 min by road. Granada (GRX) is an alternative, 124 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 18 min.

Is Ciudad Real good for families?

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

What is near Ciudad Real?

Consuegra (37 miles), Fuencaliente (15 miles), Valdepeñas (33 miles) and Almagro (13 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Ciudad Real?

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