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Things to see in Ciudad Rodrigo (Spain): 7 places and when to go
Ciudad Rodrigo is a town in Spain, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Hiking (3), Museums and art (1). The best known are Castle of Enrique II, Ciudad Rodrigo, Lerilla Hill Fort and Museo del Orinal. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 40.5993, -6.5359
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 251 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ciudad Rodrigo
The places in and around Ciudad Rodrigo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castle of Enrique II, Ciudad RodrigoCastle333 m
- Lerilla Hill FortArchaeological site11 km
- Museo del OrinalMuseum in Spain3 m
- Palacio de los ÁguilaBuilding in Ciudad Rodrigo258 m
- Ciudades AmuralladasHiking14 km
- Ciudades Amuralladas 3: Saelices el Chico-Ciudad RodrigoHiking5.2 km
- Ciudades Amuralladas 4: Ciudad Rodrigo-Gallegos de ArgañánHiking7.0 km
When to go to Ciudad Rodrigo
The best time to visit Ciudad Rodrigo is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ciudad Rodrigo
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 251 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- El Cabaco14 places33 km
- Santibbañez de la Sierra14 places54 km
- Vilvestre12 places59 km
- Zarza de Granadilla7 places59 km
- Encina de San Silvestre5 places59 km
- Coria5 places69 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ciudad Rodrigo?
The best known: Castle of Enrique II, Ciudad Rodrigo, Lerilla Hill Fort, Museo del Orinal, Palacio de los Águila. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ciudad Rodrigo?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Ciudad Rodrigo?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 251 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ciudad Rodrigo as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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