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Carcelén

Village

Carcelén is a municipality in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It has a population of 508.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Carcelén
Province
Albacete
Autonomous community
Castilla-La Mancha
Population (INE 2025)
483
Altitude
917 m
Mayor
Antonio Moreno (Partido Popular)
Area (IGN)
75.1 km²
District
Manchuela
Postcode
02153
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.1019° N, 1.3089° 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
02153
Altitude
917 m
Population (INE 2025)
483 inhabitants
District
Manchuela
Province / region
Albacete · Castilla-La Mancha
Official website
carcelen.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 Carcelén'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 Carcelén

8 registered places to stay

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