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Things to see in Colmenar de Oreja (Spain): 14 places and when to go
Colmenar de Oreja is a town in Spain, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Food and drink (4), Hiking (2). The best known are Castle of Chinchón, Castle of Oreja and Museo Ulpiano Checa. 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 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 40.1054, -3.3878
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Food and drink (4) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 46 km as the crow flies
What to see in Colmenar de Oreja
The places in and around Colmenar de Oreja, 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 ChinchónBuilding in Chinchón4.6 km
- Castle of OrejaTower12 km
- Museo Ulpiano ChecaArt museum in Colmenar de Oreja, Spain418 m
- Castle of CasasolaRuined castle in Chinchón, Spain10 km
- Castle of Villarejo de SalvanésCastle12 km
- Hermitage of Santísimo Cristo del HumilladeroHermitage in Colmenar de Oreja, Spain353 m
- Fuente del ZacatínMonument149 m
- OrejaRuins12 km
- Bodegas FigueroaWinery441 m
- Bodegas Jesús Díaz e HijosWinery556 m
- Bodegas Pedro GarcíaWinery354 m
- Camino Santiaguista de UclésHiking13 km
- Los TintosBrewery6.5 km
- Paseo por las FuentesHiking14 km
When to go to Colmenar de Oreja
The best time to visit Colmenar de Oreja 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.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulPossible14:35
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In April, 14 of the 14 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 Colmenar de Oreja
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 46 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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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Colmenar de Oreja?
The best known: Castle of Chinchón, Castle of Oreja, Museo Ulpiano Checa, Castle of Casasola, Castle of Villarejo de Salvanés. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Colmenar de Oreja?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.
How do you get to Colmenar de Oreja?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 46 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Colmenar de Oreja as the destination and these 14 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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