Guardia, La
Toledo · Castilla-La Mancha
La Guardia (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣwaɾðja]) is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. There is documented presence since Bronze Age, Romans, Jews and documents since 12th century.
History
Archaeological remains found in this municipality and its surroundings indicate continuous human presence since prehistoric times, with successive occupations by various peoples up until the Roman conquest.
Its elevated position and strategic location along the route to Andalusia have historically granted it particular significance.
Following the Reconquista, King Alfonso VI ordered that the town be taken by the Knights of St. John, to whose Order it subsequently belonged.
La Guardia was gifted to the archbishop of Toledo Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada circa 1211–13, and also received a fuero. In 1218, its privileges were ratified. In 1581, La Guardia was segregated from the archbishop's possessions, as it was sold to the Count of Campo Rey, paving the way for a downward spiral.
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Festivals
November 2026
Festivals this month
- No festivals recorded this month.
Trails and hiking
•Camino Norte de la Laguna-La Guardia (PR-TO 19, 15.1 km)
Famous people
•José Sánchez Labrador, misionero español
•José Vicente González Valle, musicólogo español (1935-2019)
Town hall
Alcaldía: Francisco Javier Pasamontes Orgaz
Web oficial: http://www.aytolaguardia.org
Town hall of Guardia, La
Alcaldía: Francisco Javier Pasamontes Orgaz Web oficial: http://www.aytolaguardia.org
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How to get there
- 🚗 60 km from Toledo (about 42 min by car)
- 🚗 76 km from Getafe (about 54 min by car)
- 🚗 77 km from Fuenlabrada (about 54 min by car)
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- ✈️ 96 km from Madrid-Barajas airport (about 68 min by car)
- ✈️ 209 km from Albacete airport (about 148 min by car)
Practical info
🅿️ Where to park
- Where to park · 0.9 km away
- Where to park · 0.9 km away
- Where to park · 1.2 km away
🏧 Nearest cash machine
- Caja Rural · 9.6 km away
⛽ Nearest petrol station
- PETROGUARDIA, S.COOP. DE C-LM · 0.3 km away
- Moeve · 0.8 km away
- BP · 1.1 km away
🔭 Viewpoints
- Viewpoints · 0.5 km away
- Viewpoints · 0.6 km away
- Viewpoints · 3.3 km away
Wall
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