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Things to see in El Espinar (Spain): 27 places and when to go
El Espinar is a town in Spain, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (11), Hiking (10), Nature (7). The best known are La Peñota, Mount Abantos and Cabeza Líjar. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 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 · 40.718, -4.2472
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (11) · Hiking (10) · Nature (7) · History (7) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 62 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- La Peñota, at 1,944 m.
What to see in El Espinar
The places in and around El Espinar, 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.
- La PeñotaMountain in Spain13 km
- Mount AbantosMountain in Spain14 km
- Cabeza LíjarMountain in Spain8.0 km
- Iglesia de San EutropioCultural property in El Espinar, Spain2 m
- Cerro de los AlmadenesRoman archaeological site declared a Site of Cultural Interest located in Otero de Herreros, province of Segovia (Spain)11 km
- Pontifical Basilica of the Holy CrossMinor basilica in Spain12 km
- Castillo-Palacio de MagaliaCastle14 km
- Cerro del CalocoMountain in Segovia, Spain4.9 km
- Hermitage of the Santísimo Cristo de Gracia, Las Navas del MarquésLas Navas del Marqués15 km
- Church of Santo Tomás de Canterbury, Vegas de MatuteCultural property in Vegas de Matute, Spain9.2 km
- La LastraUnpopulated in the province of Ávila, Spain13 km
- Church of San Vicente, Zarzuela del MonteCultural property in Zarzuela del Monte, Spain13 km
- Venta de CornejoHistory8.6 km
- El BerrocalGeological formation of great value in the province of Segovia15 km
- Chozo de los ArteserosMountains · Hiking3.9 km
- Cestero CaveCave in Valdeprados, province of Segovia (Spain)10.0 km
- Maltman BrewingBrewery1.5 km
- Enamorados BridgeMedieval bridge over the Pirón River located in Valdeprados, province of Segovia11 km
- Cueva ValienteMountain in Spain5.6 km
- Refugio de la NaranjeraMountains · Hiking11 km
- Refugio de los HorcajosMountains · Hiking12 km
- Refugio de Majada de Los LobosMountains · Hiking5.6 km
- Refugio La SalamancaMountains · Hiking7.6 km
- Refugio Las EsquinillasMountains · Hiking6.0 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
When to go to El Espinar
The best time to visit El Espinar is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March 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.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In September, 27 of the 27 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 El Espinar
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 62 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
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- Ávila19 places39 km
- El Barraco13 places43 km
- Nieva15 places43 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in El Espinar?
The best known: La Peñota, Mount Abantos, Cabeza Líjar, Iglesia de San Eutropio, Cerro de los Almadenes. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit El Espinar?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to El Espinar?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 62 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with El Espinar as the destination and these 27 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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