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Mota del Cuervo

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Mota del Cuervo is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Cuenca, Castilla–La Mancha. The municipality spans across a total area of 176.19 km2 and, as of 1 January 2020, it has a registered population of 6,055.

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It is one of the few locations in Spain where pottery has been a primarily female-dominated activity. Lying at the feet of a hill chain with windmills, other landmarks include the parish church, the former convent of the Trinitaries and the residence of Fray Alonso Cano.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Mota del Cuervo
Province
Cuenca
Autonomous community
Castilla-La Mancha
Population (INE 2025)
6,089
Altitude
708 m
Area (IGN)
170 km²
Postcode
16630
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The essentials for getting around Mota del Cuervo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.5029° N, 2.8731° 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
16630
Altitude
708 m
Population (INE 2025)
6,089 inhabitants
Province / region
Cuenca · Castilla-La Mancha
Official website
motadelcuervo.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 Mota del Cuervo'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 Mota del Cuervo

21 registered places to stay

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