Opting for a different weekend in which to enjoy such emblematic places as the Alcázar of San Juan, El Toboso, Tomelloso or Madridejos, among others, cannot be compared with any other place. And Castilla-La Mancha has corners worth visiting, at least once in a lifetime.
During the two days that this journey lasts, we suggest that you forget about your daily life and immerse yourself in the scenarios that gave life to the adventures and misadventures of the ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of la Mancha.
Talking about each one of them would be too long and unfair, since the visitor will know one and the other interchangeably, appearing before him a wide range of activities to choose from: he can choose from discovering the Nature of La Mancha to the diversity of monuments and works of art that this interesting route proposes to us.
For this reason, here we provide you with some general information about Castilla-La Mancha:
- Geographical location. This itinerary crosses several provinces of Castilla-La Mancha, one of the largest communities in Spain. With an area of 79,461 square kilometers and 918 municipalities, Castilla-La Mancha occupies practically the entire southern peninsular plateau. Its strategic position in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, south of the central mountain range, has made it one of the main inland tourist destinations chosen by the Spanish.
- Climate. You can enjoy a continental climate belonging to the so-called dry Spain all year round. The average temperatures recorded have been increasing, maintaining the marked difference between maximum and minimum.
- Gastronomy. The variety of products offered by the The area has given rise to the famous Castilian-La Mancha cuisine, based on local products. Some of the most characteristic are: Manchego cheese, ancestrally made from native sheep; garlic and saffron; oil, whose production can be found in La Alcarria, the Tajo valley, the Montes de Toledo, the Serranía de Cuenca, Mora, the countryside of Montiel and the Sierras de Alcaraz; honey; and, of course, the wines, whose cultivation covers 70,000 hectares. We recommend that you take a enoturismo route in Ciudad Real.
- Crafts. The great skill of Castilian artisans is noticeable through different products. The bobbin lace from Almagro, the cutlery from Albacete and Santa Cruz, the ceramics from Talavera de la Reina, Puente del Arzobispo and Hita, the sword making from Toledo or the carpets from Cuenca are some examples.
The two days we were there we were able to enjoy this and much more, because in addition to seeing spectacular landscapes you can practice active tourism activities, such as sailing a kayak. An instructor explained to us how to use the oars, since you must know basic things like turning or braking.
After this we got on the boats in pairs and started rowing. Honestly, it is the most fun you can find, since coordination with your partner is essential, but until you achieve it there is a guaranteed time of laughter.
For the rest, you can take the opportunity to practice other adventure sports such as hiking, paragliding, 4x4 routes, diving... Don't wait any longer to plan an excursion to the Ruidera Lagoons with your friends, your partner or your family, because you will surely you will enjoy it a lot.
