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Mestanza

Castille-La Mancha, Spain · Europe

About Mestanza

Mestanza sits on the route: 15 minutes from Hinojosas de Calatrava, 52km from Despeñaperros Gorge.

Mestanza is a town located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 801, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mestanza 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 Mestanza to your route.

About Mestanza

Mestanza is a town in Spain, in the province of Ciudad Real, which belongs to the community or region of Castilla-La Mancha. It has a surface area of 370 km² with a population of 663 inhabitants as per 2023 data and a population density of 1.8 inhabitants/km². The town's municipal district includes the villages of

Read more Hoyo and Solanilla del Tamaral. It is located south of Puertollano, in the impressive valley of Alcudia, with the Montoro reservoir within the area, close to the Sierra Madrona mountain range. Major festivities are celebrated on the day of San Pantaleón, and also celebrated on July 25 to 29. The other great celebration in Mestanza is the day known as "El Voto" (literally the vow or oath to the Virgin Mary), an old traditional pilgrimage celebrated on the last Sunday of May every year. The image of the Virgin Mary is then taken to the chapel located on the outskirts of the town.

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Where is Mestanza located?

Mestanza is located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5762 latitude, -4.0710 longitude.

What is the population of Mestanza?

Mestanza has a population of approximately 801 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
801
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille-La Mancha
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.5762, -4.0710

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 Mestanza

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Despeñaperros Gorge

The dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Mestanza

  • 52 kmDespeñaperros GorgeThe dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.

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

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