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Holidays in Toledo

A hilltop city wrapped in a river gorge, where churches, mosques and synagogues crowd together, just half an hour from Madrid. Here's what Toledo is like, when to go and how long to stay.

NIGHTS AWAY2 to 3
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSApr–May, Sep–Oct
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The Alcázar of Toledo above the Alcántara bridge and old city walls

Toledo at a glance

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TYPE C / F · 230V

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Rough flight times from London.

Best time to visit Toledo

  1. JAN11°C average daytime highCold, sunny, quieter
  2. FEB13°C average daytime highCool, a good time to go
  3. MAR17°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  4. APR20°C average daytime highSpring, best time to go
  5. MAY25°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  6. JUN31°C average daytime highHot, a good time to go
  7. JUL35°C average daytime highVery hot, quieter
  8. AUG34°C average daytime highVery hot, quieter
  9. SEP29°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  10. OCT21°C average daytime highMild, best time to go
  11. NOV15°C average daytime highCool, a good time to go
  12. DEC11°C average daytime highCold, a good time to go

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

April, May, September and October are best for walking the steep streets. July and August are very hot. Winter is cold but sunny and quiet once the day-trippers leave. Corpus Christi in early summer brings a big procession.

Things to do in Toledo

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Toledo Cathedral

One of Spain's greatest Gothic cathedrals, with paintings by El Greco and Goya.

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Mirador del Valle

The classic view of the whole city across the river gorge.

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Alcázar

The fortress on the hilltop, now an army museum.

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Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca

White horseshoe arches in a medieval synagogue.

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El Greco's Burial of the Count of Orgaz

His masterpiece, in the church of Santo Tomé.

FOOD

Marzipan

Toledo's speciality, sold in shops all over the old town.

Toledo: common questions

Is Toledo worth visiting?

Yes. It's one of Spain's most historic cities, with Christian, Jewish and Moorish buildings packed onto one hill.

How many days do you need in Toledo?

One day covers the highlights, but staying a night lets you see it quiet in the evening.

Can you do Toledo as a day trip from Madrid?

Yes. The fast train takes about 33 minutes from Madrid Atocha.

What is the best time to visit Toledo?

Spring and autumn, around 20 to 29°C. Summer is very hot.

How do you get to Toledo?

Fly into Madrid, which has many flights from the UK, then take the fast train or a bus.

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