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Congosto

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Congosto

Congosto is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cubillos del Sil, 26km from Las Medulas.

Congosto is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 1,656, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Congosto 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 Congosto to your route.

About Congosto

Congosto (Spanish pronunciation: [koŋˈɡosto]) is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain) . It is located near to Ponferrada, the capital of the region. The village of Congosto within the municipality has about 254 inhabitants. Its economy was

Read more traditionally based on agriculture, wine and coal mining. Nowadays, most of the inhabitants work on the surrounding area on activities such as wind turbine manufacturing or coal mining. Congosto also has a large reservoir in its vicinity, the Barcena reservoir, to which many tourists visit during the summer.

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Congosto offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Congosto located?

Congosto is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6176 latitude, -6.5205 longitude.

What is the population of Congosto?

Congosto has a population of approximately 1,656 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,656
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.6176, -6.5205

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 Congosto

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Las Medulas

A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Congosto

  • 74 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.

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 Congosto.

Cubillos del Sil

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 1,431

Castropodame

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 1,829

Bembibre

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 10,071

Molinaseca

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 735

Toreno

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 3,661

Ponferrada

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 68,736

Sancedo

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km away

Torre del Bierzo

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 2,613

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