Plaza Mayor
Large arcaded square with red façades, overlooked by the City Hall and lined with terraces.
Valladolid, Spain
Valladolid: airports, things to do and where to stay
Valladolid, on the Pisuerga river, was once the royal court of the Catholic Monarchs and Philip III. Today it stands out for its Isabelline Gothic, its Holy Week sculpture and nearby Ribera del Duero and Rueda wines.
Valladolid airports
From the airport to central Valladolid
Valladolid airport is about 12 km from central Valladolid.
Linecar Valladolid-Aeropuerto
Bus linking the airport with the city centre, the train and bus stations and the trade fair grounds (about 30 min).
Alsa
Some Valladolid-Madrid and Valladolid-León buses stop at the airport if you buy your ticket in advance.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. Valladolid taxis charge a fixed fare between the airport and the city.
Valladolid
Things to do in Valladolid
Museo Nacional de Escultura (Colegio de San Gregorio)
Major collection of Spanish polychrome sculpture in a college with an Isabelline Gothic façade.
Iglesia de San Pablo
Convent church with a spectacular carved stone altarpiece façade, next to the Sculpture Museum.
Catedral de Valladolid
Unfinished cathedral designed by Juan de Herrera, the architect of El Escorial.
Where to stay in Valladolid
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Valladolid?
Valladolid is served by Valladolid (VLL).
How far is the airport from central Valladolid?
Valladolid airport is about 12 km from central Valladolid.
How do I get from the airport to central Valladolid?
From Valladolid airport you can take Linecar Valladolid-Aeropuerto (bus), Alsa (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Valladolid?
Highlights of Valladolid include Plaza Mayor, Museo Nacional de Escultura (Colegio de San Gregorio), Iglesia de San Pablo, and Catedral de Valladolid.
Photo credits
- Plaza Mayor: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museo Nacional de Escultura (Colegio de San Gregorio): Jose Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Iglesia de San Pablo: Rastrojo (D•ES), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Valladolid: JnCrlsMG, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons