How to get to Cuenca's Ciudad Encantada with a private driver from Cuenca
Looking for a taxi to Ciudad Encantada, or a car like Uber, Cabify or Bolt: here you book Spanish private hire (VTC) with advance booking and a fixed price from your town.
The rock labyrinth sits about half an hour from Cuenca along a mountain road with no useful bus service: visitors without a car simply stay in the city. With a private driver you go, take your time and come back, without renting a car for half a day or driving the sierra at dusk.
From 38,07 € leaving from Cuenca · 18 min
Why a car with a driver
The car waits during the visit: an hour and a half or two is the norm, agreed beforehand
It can be combined with the Ventano del Diablo and the Cuervo river source in the same trip
A fixed price for the group, which is what really matters somewhere with no taxis for the return
Pickup at your hotel, at the Fernando Zóbel high-speed station or in the old town
Same indicative price for Ventano del Diablo, Nacimiento del río Cuervo, Uña, Villalba de la Sierra. The exact amount is confirmed when booking, with the hospital and appointment time.
Ciudad Encantada from Cuenca
The Ciudad Encantada is a landscape of limestone rocks shaped by erosion, in the Serranía north of Cuenca, along the Valdecabras road. There is no regular public transport there, and in winter the road can have ice or snow.
How to get there
- Cuenca
- Trips within Cuenca province are long and almost always by road: since the conventional line closed there has been no rail link between towns, and buses connect few places with few departures. The most requested trips run from La Mancha and La Manchuela to the capital — hospital, high-speed station, paperwork — and from the city to Fernando Zóbel station on the outskirts.
When demand peaks
- Serranía season (spring to autumn): From spring to autumn, especially on long weekends and weekends, the Ciudad Encantada and the Serranía get most of their visitors. These are spots far from the city with no bus, and it is best to go with the return trip booked.
Price from each town in Cuenca
Indicative prices including VAT, on a weekday during the day, for a vehicle carrying up to four passengers. The firm price appears when you book, with your own date and time.
| From | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenca | 23.5 km | 18 min | 38,07 € |
| Huete | 78.9 km | 84 min | 115,79 € |
| Motilla del Palancar | 96.1 km | 98 min | 135,65 € |
| Tarancón | 109 km | 87 min | 144,44 € |
| Villanueva de la Jara | 112.9 km | 126 min | 158,95 € |
| Quintanar del Rey | 123.6 km | 123 min | 167,95 € |
| Horcajo de Santiago | 128.8 km | 109 min | 168,82 € |
| San Clemente | 136.8 km | 120 min | 179,26 € |
| Las Pedroñeras | 138.7 km | 134 min | 184,92 € |
| Mota del Cuervo | 145.9 km | 146 min | 194,91 € |
Leaving from a town that is not listed? We cover the whole province: message us for a fixed price.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the visit take?
The marked route takes an hour and a half at a relaxed pace, or two with children or photo stops. The pickup time is agreed before leaving and the driver waits there: mobile coverage inside is not reliable.
Can it be done from Madrid in a day?
Yes, and the usual way is to combine: high-speed train to Cuenca —under an hour— and a car with driver from the station, which is five kilometres from the old town. Our service starts in Castilla-La Mancha, so that leg is ours.