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On the central Spanish plateau east of Madrid, Cuenca impresses with the famous 'hanging houses' above the gorge and a UNESCO-protected old town. The abstract art museum and surrounding Serranía offer art and nature.

What awaits you

City tripHikingMuseumsNature

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
12°
Feb
14°
Mar
18°
Apr
22°
May
27°
Jun
33°
Jul
32°
Aug
24°
Sep
21°
Oct
14°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
13h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
6h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
6d
Jan
6d
Feb
12d
Mar
5d
Apr
7d
May
8d
Jun
1d
Jul
2d
Aug
9d
Sep
11d
Oct
7d
Nov
6d
Dec

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Cuenca as a Vacation Destination

Cuenca is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
ES