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La Cuesta

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About La Cuesta

La Cuesta works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pelayos del Arroyo, 28km from Hoces del Duratón & Ermita de San Frutos.

La Cuesta is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 5,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, La Cuesta 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 La Cuesta to your route.

About La Cuesta

Pelayos del Arroyo is a municipality located in the province of Segovia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 60 inhabitants.

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La Cuesta 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 La Cuesta located?

La Cuesta is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0828 latitude, -3.9602 longitude.

What is the population of La Cuesta?

La Cuesta has a population of approximately 5,000 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.0828, -3.9602

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 La Cuesta

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pedraza

Perfectly preserved walled village entered through a single medieval gate, with a porticoed Plaza Mayor and a castle once owned by painter Ignacio Zuloaga. In early July it switches off electric light for the candle-lit Noche de las Velas.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Aqueduct of Segovia

A stupendous Roman aqueduct with 167 arches of unmortared granite blocks, standing perfectly after nearly 2,000 years.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Alcázar of Segovia

Fairy-tale medieval castle perched on a rocky crag that inspired the design of Disney's Cinderella Castle.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Hoces del Duratón & Ermita de San Frutos

An 11th-century hermitage stands on a rock spur above a tight meander of the Duratón gorge, wheeled by one of Europe's largest griffon vulture colonies. A gravel road from Villaseca ends at a car park a short walk from the rim.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

Granite peaks and pine forests north of Madrid, with the Puerto de Navacerrada pass beloved by drivers and skiers.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

A vast granite royal monastery and palace at the foot of the Guadarrama mountains, burial place of Spanish kings.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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 La Cuesta.

Pelayos del Arroyo

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Santo Domingo de Pirón

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Sotosalbos

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6 km awayPop. 118

Collado Hermoso

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6 km awayPop. 152

Cubillo

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6 km awayPop. 59

Torreiglesias

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6 km awayPop. 384

Torre Val de San Pedro

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8 km awayPop. 198

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