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Ciudad Encantada

Valdecabras, Spain

Nature

A labyrinth of limestone rocks eroded into mushrooms, arches and animal shapes in the pine forest of the Serranía de Cuenca. A marked path of about an hour leads through it.

Nearest town
Valdecabras, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.2050, -1.9960

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 September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (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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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Las MajadasCampsite
    12 km from Ciudad Encantada
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • El CampichueloMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Ciudad Encantada
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Caravaning CuencaCampsite
    15 km from Ciudad Encantada
    CaravansWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Mirador Rincón SecoCampsite
    17 km from Ciudad Encantada
    Free
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  • Campamento Juvenil Los palancaresCampsite
    19 km from Ciudad Encantada
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping SerraníaCampsite
    24 km from Ciudad Encantada
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Ciudad Encantada?

Ciudad Encantada is in Valdecabras, Spain, at GPS 40.2050, -1.9960. It is about 18 km from Cuenca.

Can you camp near Ciudad Encantada?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campamento El Cubillo, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ciudad Encantada?

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

What is there to see near Ciudad Encantada?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hanging Houses of Cuenca (18 km), Albarracín (52 km), Pinares de Rodeno (58 km) and Torre de El Salvador (77 km).

When is the best time to visit Ciudad Encantada?

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