Talavera de la Reina, Castille-La Mancha
Province of Toledo · Castille-La Mancha · Spain · 88,856 residents
Basílica de la Virgen del Prado
Puente de Hierro
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Convento de la Encarnación de las Madres Bernardas
Museo de Cerámica Ruiz de LunaTalavera de la Reina is a town in Province of Toledo, Castille-La Mancha, Spain, home to around 88,856 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Basílica de la Virgen del Prado and Puente de Hierro. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 48 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Basílica de la Virgen del Prado, Puente de Hierro and Monastery of San Benito, Talavera de la Reina.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 76 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Talavera de la Reina
Ranked by how well known they are.
1basilicaBasílica de la Virgen del Prado
In the centre · Photo
cultural property in Talavera de la Reina, Spain
- 2bridge
Puente de Hierro
1 mile from the centre · Photo
bridge in Talavera de la Reina, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
- 3monastery
Monastery of San Benito, Talavera de la Reina
In the centre · Photo
- 4monastery
Convento de la Encarnación de las Madres Bernardas
In the centre · Photo
cultural property in Talavera de la Reina, Spain
- 5museum
7amphitheatre
Convento de Santo Domingo (Talavera de la Reina)
monastery · In the centre
Club de Golf Talavera
golf course · 1 mile from the centre
Palomarejos Golf
golf course · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Talavera de la Reina
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Talavera de la Reina can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Talavera de la Reina are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Talavera de la Reina and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 48 min away.
Best time to visit Talavera de la Reina
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)76 miles, about 1 h 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Salamanca (SLM)77 miles, about 1 h 49 min by road
- Valladolid (VLL)121 miles, about 2 h 51 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 10 min without stops.
Talavera de la Reina is good for
Around Talavera de la Reina
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Talavera de la Reina worth visiting?
Yes. Talavera de la Reina is known for Basílica de la Virgen del Prado, Puente de Hierro and Monastery of San Benito, Talavera de la Reina. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Talavera de la Reina from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 48 min by road. Salamanca (SLM) is an alternative, 77 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 19 h 10 min.
Is Talavera de la Reina good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Talavera de la Reina?
Buenaventura (15 miles) and Escalona (27 miles) are all within an hour or so.