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Turcia

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Turcia

Turcia is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Benavides, 52km from Puerto de Pajares.

Turcia is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 1,194, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Turcia 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 Turcia to your route.

About Turcia

Turcia is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,216 inhabitants.

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What are the best things to do in Turcia?

Turcia 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 Turcia located?

Turcia is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5343 latitude, -5.8784 longitude.

What is the population of Turcia?

Turcia has a population of approximately 1,194 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,194
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.5343, -5.8784

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 Turcia

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

Bodega El Capricho

Cave-bodega in a tiny León village where José Gordón rears retired oxen for years, then dry-ages the enormous chuletones that critics have repeatedly called the best beef on earth. A genuine pilgrimage detour off the A-6.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Pajares

The 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Turcia

  • 52 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.
  • 77 kmAlto de l'AngliruThe most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.

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 Turcia.

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4 km awayPop. 2,885

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7 km awayPop. 2,581

Villares de Órbigo

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8 km awayPop. 843

Hospital de Órbigo

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8 km awayPop. 1,060

Villadangos del Páramo

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9 km awayPop. 1,035

Villarejo de Órbigo

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10 km awayPop. 3,280

Cimanes del Tejar

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11 km awayPop. 872

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