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Cistierna

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Cistierna

Cistierna sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sabero, 45km from Desfiladero de los Beyos (N-625).

Cistierna is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 3,897, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cistierna 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 Cistierna to your route.

About Cistierna

Cistierna (Spanish pronunciation: [θisˈtjeɾna]) is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2019 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 3,135 inhabitants.

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Where is Cistierna located?

Cistierna is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8034 latitude, -5.1266 longitude.

What is the population of Cistierna?

Cistierna has a population of approximately 3,897 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
3,897
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.8034, -5.1266

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 Cistierna

8 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Leon Cathedral

A soaring Gothic masterpiece known as the 'House of Light' for its extraordinary 1,800 square meters of medieval stained glass windows.

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

46 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Lakes of Covadonga

Two ethereal glacial lakes set in a dramatic alpine amphitheater within the Picos de Europa, a sacred site in Spanish history.

53 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

cathedral

Santuario de Covadonga

A pink-stone basilica and the Holy Cave shrine wedged into a cliff mark the birthplace of the Reconquista in a misty mountain gorge.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cistierna

  • 42 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.
  • 45 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.
  • 46 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.
  • 56 kmPuerto de PajaresThe historic 1,378 m pass on the old N-630 linking León with Asturias, a snaking pre-motorway route past the Valgrande-Pajares ski area with big Cantabrian mountain views.
  • 62 kmDesfiladero de la HermidaSpain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.
  • 69 kmMirador del FituA 1927 concrete viewing platform perched on the AS-260 mountain road, offering a single sweeping panorama of both the Picos de Europa and the Asturian coast.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

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