Place to visit
Castillo de Montemayor, Spain: what it is and when to go
Castillo de Montemayor is a cultural property in Benahavís, Spain (Estepona). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. 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
- Cultural property in Benahavís, Spain · Hiking, History
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 52 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Elevation gain
- +393 m
- From
- Benahavís
- To
- Castillo de Montemayor
- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de Benahavís
- Coordinates
- 36.51808, -5.05254
What it is and where
Castillo de Montemayor is a cultural property in Benahavís, Spain (Estepona).
It is in Estepona, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.51808, -5.05254; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Elevation gain
- +393 m
- From
- Benahavís
- To
- Castillo de Montemayor
- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de Benahavís
It is one of the Hiking and 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 Montemayor is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:46
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:57
- JunBest time14:29
- JulPossible14:16
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:01
- DecPossible9:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Castillo de Montemayor has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Torre de la LecheraCultural property in Benahavís, Spain846 m
- Estepona - MarbellaHiking6.4 km
- Selwo AventuraZoo in Spain6.4 km
- Villa romana de Las TorresCultural property in Estepona, Spain7.5 km
- Playa de LevanteBeach in La Línea de la Concepción, Province of Cádiz, Spain10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Vía de la Plata: ancient commercial and pilgrimage path
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Northern Way: cultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every Spain place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castillo de Montemayor?
It is a cultural property in Benahavís, Spain.
When is the best time to visit Castillo de Montemayor?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.
How do you get to Castillo de Montemayor?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 52 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 Torre de la Lechera, Estepona - Marbella, Selwo Aventura. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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