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View of El BallesteroEmiliano García-Page Sánchez from Toledo, España · CC BY-SA 2.0

El Ballestero

Mountain village

El Ballestero is a municipality in the province of Albacete, located within the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha, Spain. It is located 68 km west of Albacete, situated along the main road between Munera and Robledo.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Ballestero
Province
Albacete
Autonomous community
Castilla-La Mancha
Population (INE 2025)
411
Altitude
1,023 m
Area (IGN)
135 km²
Postcode
02614
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 38.8411° N, 2.4554° 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
02614
Altitude
1,023 m
Population (INE 2025)
411 inhabitants
Province / region
Albacete · Castilla-La Mancha
Official website
elballestero.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 Ballestero's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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Where to sleep in El Ballestero

3 registered places to stay

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