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Vega de Valcarce

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Vega de Valcarce

Vega de Valcarce is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Trabadelo, 26km from Las Medulas.

Vega de Valcarce is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 802, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vega de Valcarce 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 Vega de Valcarce to your route.

About Vega de Valcarce

Vega de Valcarce (Veiga de Valcarce in Leonese language) is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain) . According to a census (INE), the municipality has a population of 555 inhabitants. The mayoress is María Luisa González Santín. The village is at an

Read more altitude of 631 m (2070.21 ft), and the average rainfall is around 622.05 mm (24.49 in). The village is along the route of the Camino de Santiago, which brings tourists in the spring and summer months. There are several accommodations for these tourists. The Valcarce River runs through the village, and there are various tourist attractions throughout the village and surrounding the village as well.

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Where is Vega de Valcarce located?

Vega de Valcarce is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6607 latitude, -6.9379 longitude.

What is the population of Vega de Valcarce?

Vega de Valcarce has a population of approximately 802 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
802
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.6607, -6.9379

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 Vega de Valcarce

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 Vega de Valcarce

  • 68 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

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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