La Puebla de Montalbán

La Puebla de Montalbán is a municipality in Toledo Province that spreads across the landscape near the Tajo River. The town sits on elevated terrain and is surrounded by a mixture of farmland and pastures typical of this region.

The settlement emerged during the Reconquista as a strategic point for Christian forces advancing through medieval Spain. Its position between shifting power zones shaped its growth over several centuries.

The name reflects the settlement's connection to the surrounding landscape and agricultural heritage. Residents maintain local celebrations throughout the year that blend religious ceremonies with regional traditions.

The municipality is easily reached by road connections linking it to Toledo and nearby communities. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit when temperatures are pleasant and comfortable.

Fernando de Rojas, author of La Celestina, one of the most important works of Spanish Renaissance literature, came from this place. Royal physician to King Philip II, Francisco Hernández de Toledo also had origins here.

Location: Toledo Province

Elevation above the sea: 453 m

Shares border with: El Carpio de Tajo, Carmena, Escalonilla, Burujón, Polán, Gálvez, Menasalbas, San Martín de Montalbán, Villarejo de Montalbán

Website: http://pueblademontalban.com

GPS coordinates: 39.87222,-4.35889

Latest update: December 23, 2025 21:06