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Castillo de la Mota

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Castillo de la Mota
4.5
688 reviews
#1 of 16 things to do in Medina del Campo
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,109 contributions
Beautiful Mudejar Castle
Jul 2020 • Solo
This is a beautiful castle built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a Gothic-mudejar style castle. I could not attend the guided visit, but the exterior is just amazing, surrounded by pine trees. The entrance is free to the first floor of the castle. Do not go on Sundays in the afternoons, it closes at 2.00 p.m. on Sundays.
Written July 12, 2020
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2plusthecrew
Osawatomie, KS45 contributions
Wonderfully restored.
Jul 2014 • Family
This castle was "in the middle of no where". If your Spain travels take you past this location, DEFINITELY worth visiting. You could walk across the bridge and see how the moat would have worked, there were catapult "stones" and cannon balls to inspect, not the mention the little slots where they shot through. A fantastic step into history. They have a room that takes you through the history of it all and the chapel was also open. A few different artifacts (such as chests and candle holders), old to ancient, where on display throughout the interior as well.
Written September 17, 2014
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Debbybcn
Pittsburgh, PA286 contributions
Definitely worth a visit, easy walk from town
Sep 2015 • Couples
Great castle with lots of historical significance. Easy walk from the town. Worth a visit when in Medina del Campo. You can walk around the grounds and inside the main part for free if you wish even on off hours. If you wish to see more of the rooms, there is a fee and open during certain hours.
Written October 9, 2015
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andrew c
10 contributions
Ridiculous rules
Aug 2016 • Couples
My fault really as I left my passport safe at home but if you're British make sure you have ID with you to the visit the tower. I've never heard of such a ridiculous requirement. Never been asked for ID to visit better places like the Tower of London, Empire State Building, Warwick Castle or Eiffel Tower.
Written August 17, 2016
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david a
Byron Bay, Australia160 contributions
An imposing structure spoils by limited access for visitors
Apr 2016 • Solo
A massive castle with a moat a three other layers of defence. It opens at 11 and closes at 14:00 so timing your visit is important. Visitors have limited access, you can't walk on the ramparts as a result you get no view. One internal courtyard is open with access to a couple of rooms and church. Everything is in Spanish so it is difficult to get the history if you are an English speaker. It would have been fascinating to explore the higher levels and this limits the experience to very average and takes less than 30 minutes to have a good look
Written April 20, 2016
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CastillodelaMota
I’m sorry because the castle is much more impressive with a guided tour. There are guided tours but only for groups and there are audio guides (visit and explanation with the audio guide, available in Spanish, English and French , of the Iron Age archaeological site, the medieval city walls, the surrounding area of the castle, the court yard and the chapel).
Written November 11, 2016
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OldMaineTravelers
USA166 contributions
Worth a visit if you are not too far away. Impressive.
Apr 2013 • Couples
It was a slight detour from Tordesillas where we were staying. A huge castle, still showing shell marks from the Civil War. Interesting to walk around for a half hour or an hour.
Written May 21, 2013
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reickbk07
43 contributions
Beautiful castle!
Oct 2019 • Friends
We visited the castle in October, and we loved it! There are parts that you can visit for free, but the guided visit isn't expensive and you learn so much! Thanks so much to Beatriz, our guide, she was great! Also, it's important to book the visit to the top of the tower beforehand because it can get crowded!! 100% recommend
Written October 27, 2019
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Elena Z
Sofia, Bulgaria46 contributions
Didn't have the chance to fully enjoy it
Aug 2018 • Friends
We were a big group of people and the staff was always pushing us to go faster and to go to the next room although we didn't have a guide. We spent no more then 15 minutes inside because of this. The castle itself is very well preserved and beautiful.
Written August 14, 2018
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OranjeTravel
Amsterdam, The Netherlands35 contributions
Very pretty for some photos but not much substance
Apr 2015 • Couples
Beautiful castle and looks great on Instagram but not much to report once you're inside. Upper rooms are closed off so you can't see all too much, and you can't go up in the tower for a view of the countryside (at least we couldn't). Still, a very impressive structure.
Written May 1, 2015
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simoncamara
Granada, Spain26 contributions
No Words just Amazing
Jun 2014 • Family
one of the most amazing places i have visited ever,this is a must to see,you like history? come here, moors the christians a great place to help you understand about spanish history and al andalus.very well done thumbs up.
Written July 27, 2014
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Castillo de la Mota (Medina del Campo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Castillo de la Mota is open:
  • Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Mon - Mon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue - Sat 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM