"Don Quijote Country and Much more!" Top 5 Page for this destination Castilla-La Mancha by blint

Castilla-La Mancha Travel Guide: 1,536 reviews and 3,339 photos

Cuenca, Cuidad Encantada and Albacete!

Castilla-La Mancha was a post Franco creation as an autonomous state. Most famous for being the Setting of the famous Spanish novel Don Quixote although the area is also famed for it's white windmills and the delicious Manchego cheese too. There is a lot to see and do here whether it be exploring the historic towns, walking in the country or cheese and wine tasting; guaranteed there is something for everyone here.

The most famous city in Castilla-La Mancha is Toledo, however don't let that be your only port of call. For example don't forget to check out Cuenca (shown in the picture above) or...

Cuidad Encantada

The seal!

The Enchanted city is basically where strange shaped rocks live and work!

You need to bring your imagination with you, but if you do you will be treated to rocks that look like animals or buildings such as the rock opposite that looks like a seal balancing a rock ball on his nose!

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In a nutshell:Cuenca por AVE

Last visit to Castilla-La Mancha: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Jan 22, 2005
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Reviews (42)

Almargo; An alternative to Cuidad Real Hotels (3)

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Almargo Things to Do (31)

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Comments (10)

barbskie Feb 1, 2008 at 4:48 PM Report Abuse

Well done page of Cuenca! reminds me of our last visit.
Jim_Eliason Jun 14, 2007 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

great pics!
tak_pap Dec 14, 2005 at 8:49 AM Report Abuse

fancinating page, written with style. Great photos and infos.
munki Apr 22, 2005 at 3:52 PM Report Abuse

I like your picture of the sunset 'en la ciudad encantada'. Great page!!!
amapola66 Mar 4, 2005 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

love the idea of an enchanted city made out of rocks..there is also one in bolnuevo, nr mazorron, spain
alucas Mar 4, 2005 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

You made it back to Toledo ! Can't wait til you finish the page !
JetlagCity Dec 20, 2004 at 3:45 PM Report Abuse

Super page on a part of Spain I haven't seen yet - I must get back here! Great tips!
Beach_dog Dec 12, 2004 at 3:23 AM Report Abuse

My guess is... its a section of an El Greco painting behind iron bars, although I´m not sure where you would find that in Almeria. Have I won? Whats my prize ;0) I´ll return when you have finished.
easyoar Dec 11, 2004 at 3:46 PM Report Abuse

You ask me what to go and see in Cuenca, and then call me a copycat ;-) Nice sunset BTW!
iwys Dec 11, 2004 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

Ah, the darkness! Is it a wild mushroom?