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El Arenal

Village

El Arenal is a village and municipality of Spain located in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. The municipality has a total area of 27.08 km2. It is part of the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Arenal
Province
Ávila
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
961
Altitude
890 m
Area (IGN)
26.1 km²
Postcode
05416
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around El Arenal without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.2649° N, 5.0872° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
05416
Altitude
890 m
Population (INE 2025)
961 inhabitants
Province / region
Ávila · Castilla y León
Official website
elarenal.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in El Arenal's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in El Arenal

12 registered places to stay

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