Place to visit
Castillo de Chinchón, Spain: what it is and when to go
Castillo de Chinchón is a visitor attraction in Spain (Colmenar de Oreja). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · History
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 42 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.13634, -3.42429
What it is and where
Castillo de Chinchón is a visitor attraction in Spain (Colmenar de Oreja). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Colmenar de Oreja, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 4.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.13634, -3.42429; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Castillo de Chinchón is March to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulPossible14:35
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bodegas Jesús Díaz e HijosWinery4.1 km
- Bodegas FigueroaWinery4.2 km
- Bodegas Pedro GarcíaWinery4.3 km
- Museo Municipal Ulpiano ChecaMuseum4.3 km
- Fuente del ZacatínMonument4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castillo de Chinchón?
It is a visitor attraction in Spain. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Castillo de Chinchón?
March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to Castillo de Chinchón?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bodegas Jesús Díaz e Hijos, Bodegas Figueroa, Bodegas Pedro García. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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