Manzanares el Real, Madrid
Provincia de Madrid · Madrid · Spain · 6,231 residents
Manzanares el Real is a small town in Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, home to around 6,231 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including New Castle of Manzanares el Real and La Pedriza. The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 31 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: New Castle of Manzanares el Real, La Pedriza and Old castle of Manzanares el Real.
- Best weather from June: daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 22 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Manzanares el Real
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Manzanares el Real
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Manzanares el Real can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Manzanares el Real are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Manzanares el Real and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 31 min away.
Best time to visit Manzanares el Real
June: daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 9°CJan60 mm
- 11°CFeb27 mm
- 15°CMar87 mm
- 20°CApr16 mm
- 21°CMay67 mm
- 26°CJun50 mm
- 32°CJul4 mm
- 32°CAug9 mm
- 23°CSept94 mm
- 19°COct173 mm
- 14°CNov56 mm
- 10°CDec22 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 2°C | 60 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 3°C | 27 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 15°C | 5°C | 87 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 7°C | 16 mm | 12 h |
| May | 21°C | 9°C | 67 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 26°C | 14°C | 50 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 19°C | 9 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 14°C | 94 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 19°C | 11°C | 173 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 7°C | 56 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 10°C | 2°C | 22 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)22 miles, about 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Valladolid (VLL)85 miles, about 2 h 1 min by road
- Salamanca (SLM)87 miles, about 2 h 4 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 37 min without stops.
Manzanares el Real is good for
Around Manzanares el Real
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Manzanares el Real worth visiting?
Yes. Manzanares el Real is known for New Castle of Manzanares el Real, La Pedriza and Old castle of Manzanares el Real. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Manzanares el Real?
June, with daytime highs between 26°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Manzanares el Real from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 31 min by road. Valladolid (VLL) is an alternative, 85 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 37 min.
What is near Manzanares el Real?
Madrid (23 miles), Segovia (20 miles), Alcalá de Henares (31 miles) and San Lorenzo de El Escorial (18 miles) are all within an hour or so.