Picture a field, then magnify it to a plain that extends horizon to horizon; unbroken and of a magnitude that defies mere thought. Then picture Spain; quintessential, historic, rich in architectural treasures.
A city on the AVE (high-speed train) line; a place that you can get to easily and then use as a base for visiting the other, sexier towns around the region.
This province forms part of the Autonomous Community of Castilla la Mancha. It shares boundaries with Valencia, Albacete, Ciudad Real, Toledo, Madrid, Guadalajara and Teruel. Its capital city is Cuenca.
Albacete’s name comes from the Arabic "Al Basit", which means ‘the prairie’, a name that reflects its open horizons, not only literally but culturally and in terms of its innovation and presentation.
The limits of the province of Ciudad Real are practically the same as those of the old province of La Mancha, which had as its capital city the magnificent medieval town of Almagro, an obligatory stop for any visitor to the province.
Capital city of one of the largest of the Spanish provinces, Cuenca is situated on a rocky outcrop and is bounded to the north by the impressive hoces (rocky valleys) of Huécar and Júcar.
Albacete is limited to the north by Cuenca, the east by Valencia and Alicante, to the south by Murcia and Granada and the west by Ciudad Real and Jaén.
Driving through the plains of Castilla la Mancha never quite prepare you for the historical treasures that patiently await your arrival. It's difficult to imagine that centuries have passed by...
In the North Eastern part of the Autonomous region of Castilla la Mancha, is a quiet tranquil city with a rich history. Guadalajara is the princial city of the province with the same name.
