ROUTE OF DON QUIXOTE (7 Nights / 8 Days)

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A journey through the most significant places in the life and times of Miguel de Cervantes. Visitors may also visit enclaves intimately linked to the author's famous work, Don Quixote of La Mancha.
Night 1,2 : Oropesa
In Oropesa, you will discover a pleasant medieval town dotted with historic convents and monasteries, churches and palaces. The Parador, which can be seen from the highway connecting Madrid with Extremadura, is the finest example of the historic and scenic riches this area has to offer.In the month of April, you can attend Oropesa's Medieval Days, when the town recreates its magnificent past. The Parador...

Night 3 : Siguenza
In Sigüenza you will enjoy a real journey back in time as you visit the cathedral, with its famous sepulcro del Doncel (tomb of the youth), chapels and cemetery.  You can stroll through historic neighborhoods, medieval Travesaña and the baroque neighborhood of San Roque. There are a number of typical small Castilian villages located throughout this large municipality, where traditional customs interact...

Night 4 : Cuenca
Cuenca is full of interesting sights. The city itself is beautiful. Sit and enjoy chocolate con churros (drinking chocolate and donut sticks) in the lovely Plaza Mayor (Main Square), surrounded by history and monuments with virtually no traffic. Visit Santa María y San Julián Cathedral, and of course, don't miss the amazing vertical Hanging Houses, overhanging the Huécar River.Just over 30 kilometers...

Night 5 : Albacete
Albacete is a land of contrasts. You will be captivated by the plains of La Mancha, the Júcar and Cabriel river valleys, and the craggy slopes of the Alcaraz and Segura mountains. Take a drive, there is much to see. At the Parador de Albacete, Don Quixote himself could enjoy a round of golf on the nine-hole pitch & putt course or practice on the putting green. After a bit of exercise, you are sure...

Night 6 : Almagro
You won't want to miss the Corral de Comedias in Almagro, the only open-air theater to remain intact and in operation since the early 17th century. It still serves as a theater, with a busy schedule of performances, as you will see when you visit the city. This historic/artistic site also hosts the prestigious International Classical Theater Festival.The Corral de Comedias is one jewel in Almagro's...

Night 7 : Manzanares
The hotel is in a perfect location if you want to explore La Mancha, especially the province of Ciudad Real. A little over 30 kilometers away is Almagro, with its lovely Plaza Mayor (Main Square) and Corral de Comedias, the only open-air theater to remain intact and in operation since the early 17th century. Charming villages such as Tomelloso, Daimiel, Argamasilla de Alba and Valdepeñas await you withi...