Corral de Comedias of Almagro
30 minEveryoneAll year, Tuesday to Sunday
Visit · 30 min · €6.50 · Dramatised tour at weekends, €9
From €6
How to do it
From Ciudad Real25 min by car
From Toledo1 h 30 by car
Minimum time1 day; 1 night with theatre
Best timeMar – Jun · Sep – Nov
What to do
What to do in Almagro
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Plaza Mayor and streets of grand houses
1 hFamiliesDog-friendlyAll year
Walk · 1 h · Free · The square of the green galleries, dogs welcome
A classical theatre performance at the Corral
1 h 30Adults and teenagersAll year, mostly weekends
Theatre · 1 h 30 · Weekends all year · Tickets online
Itineraries
Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Plan the trip
Almagro, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Almagro
Spring and autumn for strolling without the heat and seeing theatre at weekends. July is the month of the International Classical Theatre Festival, with the town full. August is very hot.
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How you travel
Almagro your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
By car around the Campo de Calatrava
Almagro is 25 minutes from Ciudad Real and is the base for exploring the Campo de Calatrava, which has no public transport of any use to visitors. The old town is covered on foot.
60–120 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to sleepParador de Almagro, with free…
- Getting aroundCalatrava la Nueva, about 30…
- Where to eatParador restaurant, open every day
- ServicesTourist office on Calle San…
Where to sleep
- Parador de Almagro, with free parking
- Hotel Rural Tía Pilar, in the centre
- Hotel Retiro del Maestre, next to the Plaza Mayor
Getting around
- Calatrava la Nueva, about 30 km away, by car
- The old town, on foot from the Parador
Where to eat
- Parador restaurant, open every day
- La Muralla, next to the Parador
Services
- Tourist office on Calle San Agustín
- Electric charger at the Parador
How much does it cost?
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Who you're with
Almagro for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Real theatre, for all ages
Almagro is the city of theatre, and with children that is an advantage: the dramatised tours entertain them more than any explanation.
- What works bestThe dramatised tour of the…
- Where to sleepParador de Almagro: courtyards and…
- Where to eatParador restaurant, at midday every…
- Good to knowUnder-8s go into the Corral…
What works best
- The dramatised tour of the Corral de Comedias, 45 minutes, at weekends
- The dramatised tour of the museum, some Saturdays at 12:00
- Calatrava la Nueva, a real castle on top of a hill
- The Plaza Mayor, for running about under the arcades
Where to sleep
- Parador de Almagro: courtyards and a seasonal pool
Where to eat
- Parador restaurant, at midday every day
Good to know
- Under-8s go into the Corral free with an adult
- In July, during the Festival, Almagro fills up: book earlier
What to do as a family
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're driving
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Hotel Retiro del Maestre
Why we like it: A 26-room boutique hotel in a manor house with a galleried courtyard, a few steps from the Plaza Mayor and the Corral de Comedias, with doubles from €49.
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Hotel Rural Tía Pilar
Why we like it: A three-star country hotel in an 18th-century house in the centre of Almagro, with four courtyards, antique furniture and a small outdoor pool.
© Paradores de TurismoHotelParador de Almagro
Why we like it: A four-star Parador in the 17th-century Franciscan convent of Santa Catalina, with fourteen courtyards, a seasonal pool and free parking, five minutes from the Plaza Mayor.
From €104
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Services for this trip
Areas, for any way of travelling
| Area | Who it's for | Average night |
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| Historic centre | On foot to the Corral and the theatre | |
| Ronda de San Francisco | Parador and easy parking |
Where to eat
Where to eat in Almagro
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
La Parrilla de San Agustín
What to order: If you are in a hurry, La Mancha tapas and raciones (gachas, migas, Almagro aubergine at €5 each); with time, shoulder of milk-fed lamb Order of Calatrava style (€28) or grilled chops (€25)
Rustic, air-conditioned dining room; book by phone or on its website.
Restaurante La Muralla
What to order: La Mancha cooking; the house publishes no menu, so ask about the dishes of the day when you book
© Paradores de TurismoRestaurante del Parador de Almagro
What to order: Almagro aubergines to start, then La Mancha pisto, shepherd's migas or milk-fed lamb chops.
Lunch from 13:30 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:30 to 23:00, every day. You do not need to be a guest.
Nearby
Near Almagro
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
39.46° N · 3.61° W
Consuegra
By car
38.96° N · 2.87° W
Lagunas de Ruidera
By car
38.01° N · 3.37° W
Úbeda and Baeza
By carLuxury
39.86° N · 4.02° W
Toledo
By carCar-free
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Buy the theatrical visit ticket on arrival
It is only sold at the box office and on the same day.
- 2Check the Corral's calendar
If there is a performance the day you go, stay overnight.
- 3Order aubergines
Dressed, as a starter. They are local.
- 4Calatrava la Nueva, with time to spare
The climb and the visit need about two hours.
Almagro is a La Mancha town in the Campo de Calatrava that was the seat of the military order of the same name and, in the 16th century, of the bankers who administered its revenues. Of that wealth there remain noble houses, convents and an elongated plaza mayor, with green-painted galleries, where the only Golden Age corral de comedias that is still intact and in operation is preserved. It can be seen in a day, but the thing is to stay a night and see a performance.
How do I get there from Ciudad Real and Toledo?
From Ciudad Real it is about 25 km and 25 minutes by road. From Toledo, about 130 km: a little under an hour and a half by the Autovía de los Viñedos and the A-4. From Madrid it is about 190 km, around two hours along the A-4; from Albacete, about two hours along the Autovía de los Viñedos.
For the Campo de Calatrava and the castle of Calatrava la Nueva you need a car: there is no useful public transport for visitors.
Where do I park?
The centre is small and explored on foot. The convenient thing is to leave the car on the streets of the ring road around the old town, such as Ronda de San Francisco, next to the Parador, which has free outdoor parking for its guests, and walk into the Plaza Mayor, five minutes away.
How much time do I need?
A morning covers the Corral de Comedias, the Plaza Mayor, the National Museum of Performing Arts and a stroll through the streets of the noble quarter. With one more afternoon, the castle of Calatrava la Nueva, about 30 km away. And if you can, stay overnight: the classical theatre performances at the Corral are in the evening or late, almost every weekend.
A Sunday in Almagro
Sunday morning is a good day. The Corral opens at 10:00 and the theatrical visit is at 13:00, with tickets only at the box office and on the same day: buy them on arrival. In between, the Plaza Mayor and the museum, which on Sundays is open from 10:30 to 14:00. You eat at the Parador, which serves every day from 13:30 to 16:00, or at one of the restaurants in the centre. In the afternoon, if you have a car, Calatrava la Nueva; if you stay, check the Corral's calendar: many Sunday performances are at 18:30.
What is there to eat?
Almagro gives its name to its aubergines, which are eaten dressed and preserved, and are the starter at any meal. The rest is La Mancha cooking: pisto, migas, gachas, duelos y quebrantos, lamb, Manchego cheese. In the shops in the centre they sell aubergines in jars to take away.
When should I go?
In spring and autumn. In July the International Classical Theatre Festival is held, which in 2027 reaches its 50th edition: the town fills with performances in the Corral and other venues, and also with people, so book well ahead. August is very hot. In winter the Corral keeps up its weekend programme.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit the Corral de Comedias?
€6.50 for the free visit and €9 for the theatrical one. Under-8s go in free with an adult.
Can I see a play at the Corral de Comedias?
Yes, there are classical theatre performances almost every weekend; tickets are bought online.
When is the Almagro Festival?
In July. The 2027 edition will be the 50th; the festival publishes the dates.
What is there to see near Almagro?
The castle-convent of Calatrava la Nueva, in Aldea del Rey, about 30 km away.
How long does it take from Ciudad Real to Almagro?
About 25 minutes by car.
Can I go with a dog?
On the streets and the Plaza Mayor, on a lead. At the Corral and the museum, ask: they don't publish whether they admit dogs.