Castilla y Leon Spain

How to visit and what to see in Parque del Mudéjar in Olmedo (Valladolid): schedules, prices

Coca Castle in the Mudejar theme park in Olmedo
Coca Castle in the Mudejar theme park in Olmedo

The people of Olmedo, In the Valladolid province, It has a long history that is expressed in its medieval walled enclosure, of which you can still see some towers and doors, as well as a porticoed main square.

But now maybe Olmedo It is popularly best known for an attraction that is very suitable for visiting with the family, which attracts more than 60.000 visitors each year.

This is the Mudejar theme park, a green space that occupies about 15.000 square meters.

Its great attractions are the architectural replicas of monuments of Mudejar art in Castilla y León that are distributed throughout different corners of the park.

What to see when visiting the Mudéjar park in Olmedo

Opened to the public in 1999, on your walk through this landscaped park you will be able to review the best examples of the Mudejar art in said community, with 1:8 scale constructions made with bricks the size of a finger.

A first attraction of this Theme Park is to be able to know better the Mudejar art, a style that developed in the Christian kingdoms of Spain between the 12th and 16th centuries, which includes great influences of muslim art.

Mota del Cuervo Castle in the Mudejar theme park in Olmedo
Mota del Cuervo Castle in the Mudejar theme park in Olmedo

Specifically in Castilla y Leon This style is expressed with brick constructions of which in the Olmedo theme park You have a good repertoire.

So, in the Mudejar theme park You can see small churches represented, such as, for example, the one known as The Placeeja, from Arévalo, or that of San Juan Bautista from Fresno el Viejo, in Valladolid.

But, above all, the most striking monuments, and those undoubtedly most celebrated by children, are the large fortifications, such as the coca castle, in Segovia, or the castle of the speck, from Medina de Campo, in Valladolid.

In these large replicas you can wander around their interior, and even climb to the top of their towers, just as I did during my visit.

This park of Olmedo It also has other attractions, such as the great variety of its lush vegetation, with more than 300 different species.

La Lugareja de Arévalo in the Mudéjar theme park in Olmedo
La Lugareja de Arévalo in the Mudéjar theme park in Olmedo

Or, likewise, the train models diverse that make two different routes through the interior of the theme park.

Mudéjar de Olmedo park schedules

The Visiting hours of the Mudéjar de Olmedo theme park They are currently, in times of pandemic, from Wednesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.

Under normal conditions, the schedule varies depending on the time of year, so, in any case, we recommend check the schedules before your visit.

Mudejar theme park ticket prices

The ticket prices They are, adults, 4,50 euros; children from 6 to 15 years old and Youth card, 3,60 euros; retirees, 3,75 euros, and discounts for large families.

San Miguel de Olmedo in the Mudéjar theme park in Olmedo
San Miguel de Olmedo in the Mudéjar theme park in Olmedo

Photos Mudejar theme park

Here you have more photos of some of the monuments represented in the Mudejar park of Olmedo.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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