Ticket to Belmonte Castle

Are you passionate about the Middle Ages? With this ticket to Belmonte Castle, you'll visit one of the main fortresses of the province of Cuenca at your leisure, which was also one of the favourite residences of Eugenia de Montijo!

Ticket to Belmonte Castle

Located on the hill of San Cristobal, Belmonte Castle is one of the most important fortresses of the province of Cuenca.

This ticket allows you to download an audio guide in English on your mobile phone, providing commentary on the castle's history and layout from the 15th century. You will learn about its restoration in the 19th century by Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Emperor Napoleon III.

With your ticket, you can visit the Patio de Armas and the walled enclosure, featuring parapets and towers. Climbing one of these towers offers panoramic views.

The ticket also includes access to the outbuildings, including the empress' bedroom, dais, and armoury room, which houses a collection of medieval armour.

Opening Times

The opening times of Belmonte Castle are as follows:

From February 27 to April 21: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm. Regular hours on Monday, March 25, and April 1.From April 23 to September 22: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with Monday in August from 10 am to 2:30 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm.June 22 and 29, and July 13 and 20: closed evenings, open from 10 am to 2 pm.From September 24 to January 6, 2025: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.From January 7 to March 4, 2025: Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 2 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Final admission is 45 minutes before closing time. These hours are subject to change.

Special Times

Easter Week: the castle will be open from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm.

On December 24, the castle will only be open from 10 am to 2 pm and will be closed from December 25 to January 1.