Castro Caldelas, Galicia
Provincia de Ourense · Galicia · Spain · 1,224 residents
O Castro de Caldelas
Castelo do Castro de Caldelas.jpg/500px-Monasterio_de_San_Paio_de_Abeleda_(8413605735).jpg)
Monasterio de San Paio de Abeleda
Mirador de A CapelaCastro Caldelas is a village in Provincia de Ourense, Galicia, Spain, home to around 1,224 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including O Castro de Caldelas and Castelo do Castro de Caldelas. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 28 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: O Castro de Caldelas, Castelo do Castro de Caldelas and Monasterio de San Paio de Abeleda.
- Best weather from July to August: daytime highs between 25°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 62 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Castro Caldelas
Ranked by how well known they are.
1beautiful village- 2castle
- 3monastery
- 4viewpoint
Mirador de A Capela
6 miles from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Castro Caldelas
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Castro Caldelas can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Castro Caldelas are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Castro Caldelas and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 28 min away.
Best time to visit Castro Caldelas
July to August: daytime highs between 25°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan213 mm
- 11°CFeb106 mm
- 13°CMar148 mm
- 17°CApr66 mm
- 17°CMay108 mm
- 21°CJun112 mm
- 25°CJul26 mm
- 26°CAug24 mm
- 21°CSept111 mm
- 18°COct245 mm
- 15°CNov154 mm
- 11°CDec102 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 4°C | 213 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 4°C | 106 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 13°C | 5°C | 148 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 17°C | 7°C | 66 mm | 11 h |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 108 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 21°C | 12°C | 112 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 25°C | 14°C | 26 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 26°C | 15°C | 24 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 21°C | 12°C | 111 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 18°C | 12°C | 245 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 8°C | 154 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 11°C | 4°C | 102 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)62 miles, about 1 h 28 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)80 miles, about 1 h 54 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)108 miles, about 2 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min without stops.
Castro Caldelas is good for
Around Castro Caldelas
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Castro Caldelas worth visiting?
Yes. Castro Caldelas is known for O Castro de Caldelas, Castelo do Castro de Caldelas and Monasterio de San Paio de Abeleda. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Castro Caldelas?
July to August, with daytime highs between 25°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Castro Caldelas from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 28 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 80 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 8 min.
What is near Castro Caldelas?
Ourense (23 miles), Castro (28 miles), Monforte de Lemos (11 miles) and Allariz (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.