Spanish
Cities and Towns
Once you have selected your preferred
region of Spain read up on some of the towns and cities to
narrow your choice for a property purchase. The most popular
of these are described in the following pages.
Alicante,
Almeria,
Altea,
Andalusia,
Aspe,
Barcelona,
Baza,
Benalmadena,
Benidorm,
Benitachell,
Blanes,
Calpe,
Cartegena,
Castilla la Macha,
Catalonia,
Crevillent,
Denia,
Elche,
Estepona,
Fuengirola,
Granada,
Guadix,
La Romana,
La Vega Baja,
Lorca,
Malaga,
Mar Menor,
Marbella,
Mazarron,
Mijas,
Murcia,
Nerja,
Orihuela,
Puerto Banus,
Quesada,
Salinas,
Salou,
Sitges,
Sotogrande,
Spanish regions,
Tabarca,
Taberno,
Tarragona,
Torremolinos,
Torrevieja,
Tossa del Mar,
Valencia,
Valencian Community,
Zurgena
The A to Z of the Spanish Mediterranean Costas
Castilla-La Mancha, - Major attractions:
Castilla-La Mancha, is located at the very
center of the Iberian peninsula, and whilst there are mountainous
landscapes it is primarily dominated by an extensive area
of flat land.
Of 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 there
are several interesting alternative routes to consider, among
them: Ruta de los Pueblos Negros ("Route of the Black
Villages"), their name comes 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".Today you will still see many of those
characteristic buildings and the region where Don Quijote
was fighting.
Traditional gastronomy is simple but tasteful,
with stews, game, sausages and the famous Manchego cheese.
The region's excellent wines are a perfect match.
Artisany is varied, from ceramics and embroiderings
to the famous Swords of Toledo and Knives of Albacete.
The Cities:
Toledo
The former capital of Spain is certainly one of the country's
architectonical treasures, with magnificent monuments specially
from Moorish, Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance periods. Toledo
was also the hometown of the great painter El Greco.
Cuenca
This enchanting medieval city, declared Patrimony of Humanity
by UNESCO, is surrounded by landscapes of incredible beauty.
Among the town's most remarkable sights are the famous "Hanging
Houses",the Gothic cathedral and the Museum of Abstract
Art. In its surroundings there are several fantastic natural
preserves, among them Ciudad Encantada, the "enchanted
city", where erosion has created most bizarre forms.
Guadalajara
Major attractions are the Mudejar style church Santa Maria
la Mayor, the 15th century palace Duque del Infantado, the
Moorish town-walls and bridge over Henares river, from 10th
century. In the province of Guadalajara the medieval town
Siguenza, with its great fortress and cathedral, is worth
a visit.
Ciudad Real
This city is marked by the history of Don Quijote who is said
to have fought against the windmills at the nearby Campo de
Criptana. The nearby Lagunas de Ruidera, consisting of 17
lagoons, offer splendid landscapes.
Albacete
A modern and functional city, located at the typical plains
of La Mancha. It is known for its knife-making industry.
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