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Castrejón de la Peña

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Castrejón de la Peña

Castrejón de la Peña sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dehesa de Montejo, 48km from Desfiladero de la Hermida.

Castrejón de la Peña is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 564, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castrejón de la Peña sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castrejón de la Peña to your route.

About Castrejón de la Peña

Castrejón de la Peña is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2018 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 360 inhabitants.

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Where is Castrejón de la Peña located?

Castrejón de la Peña is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8079 latitude, -4.5990 longitude.

What is the population of Castrejón de la Peña?

Castrejón de la Peña has a population of approximately 564 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
564
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.8079, -4.5990

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Castrejón de la Peña

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Puerto de San Glorio

A 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fuente De Cable Car

A vertiginous cable car rockets 750m up a sheer cliff into the heart of the Picos de Europa, opening onto a high alpine plateau of trails.

42 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Desfiladero de la Hermida

Spain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.

48 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Picos de Europa National Park

Spain's first national park, a jagged limestone massif of soaring peaks, deep gorges and emerald valleys straddling three regions.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Ruta del Cares

The 'Divine Gorge' trail clings to cliffs hundreds of metres above the Cares river, one of Spain's most spectacular and popular hikes.

56 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

El Soplao Cave

An old mining cave turned underground wonderland of rare eccentric stalactites that defy gravity, reached by a little mine train.

57 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Desfiladero de los Beyos (N-625)

The N-625 threads one of Europe's narrowest road gorges, squeezed between towering limestone walls along the Sella river on the western edge of the Picos de Europa.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Castrejón de la Peña

  • 31 kmPuerto de San GlorioA 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.
  • 42 kmFuente De Cable CarA vertiginous cable car rockets 750m up a sheer cliff into the heart of the Picos de Europa, opening onto a high alpine plateau of trails.
  • 48 kmDesfiladero de la HermidaSpain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.
  • 57 kmDesfiladero de los Beyos (N-625)The N-625 threads one of Europe's narrowest road gorges, squeezed between towering limestone walls along the Sella river on the western edge of the Picos de Europa.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Castrejón de la Peña.

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Congosto de Valdavia

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Payo de Ojeda

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Triollo

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