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Castle of La Mota

Avenida Castillo, Medina del Campo, Castilla y León

Description

The Castle of La Mota is a fortress built in brick during the 14-15th centuries, a period during which it changed hands several times before becoming part of the Crown of Castile. Its main architectural feature is the 38m-high and 13m-wide Torre del Homenaje.

Access & Transport

The castle is at the eastern edge of the town of Medina del Campo (across the river and the railroad), 50km south of Valladolid (CL-610).

Instructions & Recommendations

The audio-guide tour does not include the visit to the underground galleries, upper floors of the Castle, and keep. The guided tours price is slightly higher and includes access to the underground shooting galleries but is only in Spanish language (the audio-guides have English and French options)

Meta review

The castle is regularly listed among the main attractions in the Valladolid Province and receives very good online reviews on the basis of its successful renovation that rekindled the medieval fortress look, unlike the interior that is more modern and not very interesting. Most visitors who have taken the audio-guide option feel the content delivered is adequate and the only drawback really is the inability to go within the tower (can only be done as part of a guided tour).

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the region's architectural and historical heritages and bring some economic activity to the town.

Conclusion

The castle is without a doubt one of the highlights of Valladolid Province and worth a detour for those on a regional road trip and not yet replete with castle visits.

Key positive

Extremely photogenic

Interesting history

Key negative

Tower can only be visited as part of Spanish-speaking guided tours

Suitability

The audio-guide option is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, the guided visits are not

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 25 Dec, 01 Jan, 06 Jan and 02 Sept

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY11:00 - 14:00

TUESDAY11:00 - 14:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 14:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 14:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 14:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 14:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 14:00

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY16:00 - 19:00

TUESDAY16:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY16:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY16:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY16:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY16:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY11:00 - 14:00

TUESDAY11:00 - 14:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 14:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 14:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 14:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 14:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 14:00

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY16:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY16:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY16:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY16:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY16:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY16:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€4.5
Adult
25 - 64
€4.5
Teen & Young
12 - 24
€4.5
Child
3 - 11
€4.5
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for the audio-guided tour

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