Where is Spain's coldest village?

Do you know which village has the lowest temperature in Spain? It is called Mira, in Cuenca, and it recently became the coldest village in the country, with a temperature of -9.2 degrees.

Mira, Spain's coldest village

Mira is located on a hillside in the Serranía Baja de Cuenca region, bordering the province of Valencia (an hour's drive from the city).

Its municipal area covers 212 km2 and currently has about 1,300 inhabitants. The climate in Mira is continental, with warm summers and cold winters, which is why it is the coldest village in Spain.

Ayuntamiento de Mira

Its environment is captivating: the native vegetation is pine trees of different species, abundant Mediterranean scrub and wild aromatic plants, such as lavender.

It is also famous for its vineyards and olive and almond groves, creating a beautiful and traditional setting.

Ayuntamiento de Mira

What to see in Mira, Cuenca

If you're looking for a getaway to a charming village, Mira might be an option. In this village, classified as the coldest in Spain, travellers will find a series of monuments to visit while enjoying Cuenca's peace and quiet.

• Find short-term holiday rentals for a getaway break in Mira

Ayuntamiento de Mira

Mira's old quarter is one of the most beautiful in the province of Cuenca. It has been declared a historic and artistic site and boasts a rich architectural heritage:

• Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: Built in the 16th century, it is the most important monument in Mira. It is a Gothic-Renaissance-style building with a 25-metre-high tower.
• Town Hall: It was built in the 17th century when Mira ceased to be a hamlet of Requena and became a town with ordinary, civil and criminal jurisdiction.
• The arcaded main square is the village's nerve centre.

Ayuntamiento de Mira

There are also other monuments and points of interest worth visiting in Mira, such as:

• Ermita de la Piedad: On the way out of the village of Mira, towards the north, on the road to La Piedad, up the river Ojos de Moya, you will find this 16th-century temple.
• Cueva Santa del Cabriel: Located in the Serranía Baja de Cuenca, on one of the ravines on the left bank of the river Cabriel, on the western border of the municipality of Mira, is this religious sanctuary that has been in use since the 5th century BC.
• Antón Martín's House: The house where Antón Martín, a religious man and nurse, was born and lived.
• Mira Train Station: The disused railway station is 6 km south of the town centre.

Ayuntamiento de Mira

• Sierra de Mira: A beautiful mountainous landscape that captivates lovers of nature and outdoor activities, such as hiking.
• Hoces del río Mira: A series of canyons shaped like a sickle.

Ayuntamiento de Mira

Houses for sale in Mira, Cuenca

In Mira, you can find affordable houses from €18,000 to €115,000:

For example, this detached house in calle Calicanto is €23,000. With an area of 110 square metres distributed over two floors, the property has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living-dining room and a storeroom.

Detached house for sale in Mira at €23,000 idealista

If you're looking for something bigger, this 228-m2 detached house could be perfect. The property, priced at €55,000, has seven bedrooms, a separate kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, two bathrooms and a storeroom.

Detached house for sale in Mira for €55,000 idealista

Another stunning property for sale in Mira at an affordable price is this terraced villa for €65,000. The 138-m2 property has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a terrace and a balcony.

Terraced house for sale in Mira at €65,000 idealista