Escalona, Castille-La Mancha
Province of Toledo · Castille-La Mancha · Spain · 2,700 residents
Escalona is a village in Province of Toledo, Castille-La Mancha, Spain, home to around 2,700 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including castillo-palacio de Escalona and Convento de las Concepcionistas Franciscanas, Escalona. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 10 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: castillo-palacio de Escalona and Convento de las Concepcionistas Franciscanas, Escalona.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 49 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Escalona
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Tours & tickets in Escalona
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Escalona can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Escalona are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Escalona and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 10 min away.
Best time to visit Escalona
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)49 miles, about 1 h 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)79 miles, about 1 h 52 min by road
- Valladolid (VLL)109 miles, about 2 h 35 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 41 min without stops.
Escalona is good for
Around Escalona
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Escalona worth visiting?
Yes. Escalona is known for castillo-palacio de Escalona and Convento de las Concepcionistas Franciscanas, Escalona. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Escalona from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 10 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 79 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 41 min.
What is near Escalona?
Toledo (29 miles), San Lorenzo de El Escorial (32 miles), Buenaventura (24 miles) and Talavera de la Reina (27 miles) are all within an hour or so.