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Belmonte Castle

Belmonte, Spain

History

A fifteenth-century castle with a star-shaped plan and fine Mudéjar ceilings, above the village of Belmonte. It is one of the best-kept castles in La Mancha.

Nearest town
Belmonte, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.5608, -2.7059

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • AREADE BELMONTEMotorhome stopover
    0 km from Belmonte Castle · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesWaste disposal
  • El Toboso Área de autocaravanasMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Belmonte Castle · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Belmonte Castle?

Belmonte Castle is in Belmonte, Spain, at GPS 39.5608, -2.7059. It is about 40 km from Campo de Criptana.

Can you camp near Belmonte Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is AREADE BELMONTE, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Belmonte Castle?

Belmonte Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: La Mancha: windmills and the hanging houses of Cuenca.

What is there to see near Belmonte Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lagunas de Ruidera (68 km), Hanging Houses of Cuenca (76 km), Consuegra windmills (78 km) and Plaza Mayor de Chinchón (89 km).

When is the best time to visit Belmonte Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)