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Regions of Spain : Castilla-La Mancha - Hotels Castilla-La ManchaOf major interest to the visitor are of course the monumental cities and towns of great historical importance, like Toledo, the enchanting Cuenca and Albacete, but one should take as well several interesting alternative routes into consideration, among them: Ruta de los Pueblos Negros ("Route of the Black Villages"), having their name from the use of slate in their traditional architecture, the "Route of the Saffron Fields", "Route of the Castles", and the "Route of Don Quijote", named after Cervante's legendary "Man from La Mancha". Still today you will see many of those characteristic windmills Don Quijote was fighting with in all the land. Traditional gastronomy is simple but tasteful, with stews, game, sausages and the famous Manchego cheese. The region's excellent wines are a perfect match. Costa del Sol: 2-Day Spain Tour - Save 5%! 2-Day Spain Tour: Costa Del Sol to Madrid via Granada and Toledo On this two day excursion from Costa del Sol, you will pass through Granada and Toledo on your way to Madrid, stopping at the World Heritage site of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Departing from Costa del Sol you will travel to the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and ... Hotel Convento Del Giraldo Cuenca Situated in the historic heart of Cuenca, in the Castilla-La Mancha region, this hotel is set in a building dating from the 17th century. Admire the historical, monumental city of Cuenca, in particular the fantastic hanging houses. You can also visit the Cathedral, or simply stroll through the charming, narrow streets of the centre. From here you ... More Spain News
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Toledo - The city declared World Heritage site by UNESCO, Toledo offers monuments of absolute value like the Cathedral, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, the Museum-Hospital of Santa Cruz, the church of Santiago del Arrabal, the Circo Romano and the Ermita del Cristo de la Vega.
Cuenca - Admire the historical, monumental city of Cuenca, in particular the fantastic hanging houses. You can also visit the Cathedral, or simply stroll through the charming, narrow streets of the centre. The arcades of Plaza Mayor. Here you will find the 13th-century Cathedral which, as yet, remains unfinished. Also nearby are the city’s famous Casas Colgantes – historic houses which cling to the side of a steep ravine.From here you can also explore the surrounding Don Quixote country, with its windmills and extensive landscapes, the region that inspired the classic Spanish novel.
Ciudad Real - Capital of la Mancha, Ciudad Real was built in the middle age. Important monuments are the Cathedral and the Toledo Gate. You can visit the "Quesería Artesana y Finca "Villadiego" (traditional cheese farm). The visit includes a guided cheese tasting. You can also visit the Bodega Artesana "Dionisios" (traditional winery), in Valdepeñas. The visit includes lunch and guided wine tasting.
Albacete - Albacete is the capital city of the province of the same name, and is one of the largest cities in the region of Castille-La Mancha. The city comprises the picturesque old upper town and the new or lower town, mostly erected after the city became a provincial capital in 1833. The province is famed for hunting and fishing and during the partridge season people from both Spain and abroad gather to take advantage of the spoils of the land. 
Guadalajara - Guadalajara is an Arab name which means "river of stones". The most characteristic building is the "Palacio de los Duques del Infanto", build in 1461 by Juan Guias. It is a splendid architectural example, with Renaissance and Mudejar details. Also outstanding is the "Palacio de los Mendoza"(1407), with two Plateresque doorways and a Renaissance courtyard. In the surrounding area you can visit villages and towns with a special charm, characteristic for their architectural style known as “black architecture” (using slate stone).