ROUTE OF CASTILLA LA MANCHA ETERNA

Arrival at the rural accommodation we choose for you to enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON THE ROUTE OF CASTILLA-LA MANCHA ETERNA. A tour unforgettable that will immerse you in the eternity of history, culture and beauty of this unique region. From the rural charm of Valdeganga to the majesty of Molina de Aragón, each village that makes up this route tells its own story, creating a tapestry of experiences that transcends time. Valdeganga. Gateway to one of the most unique regions of our province, where the Júcar river breaks with the plain to create a valley rich in landscapes and on a bank full of orchards. You will arrive at the accommodation we chose, with time to rest from the trip and choose the best outfit for tonight. We will invite you to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. Return to the accommodation to enjoy your well-deserved rest.

After breakfast, you have to regain strength for the day ahead. Today we set off to discover the treasures of Valdeganga. We start with a 2.5km Hiking Route to the Júcar Viewpoint and Cueva de los Moros. A route up to the cave of the Moors, an emblematic cave of the municipality and located in the area of the bridges of Valdeganga with wonderful views. After this adventure in nature we will continue the visit of Valdeganga in the Plaza Mayor. The nerve centre of the town, where the main cultural and sporting events and the celebration of the Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of the Virgen del Rosario are held. We will end our tour at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Inaugurated in 1600, it is a building with a single nave in the shape of a Latin cross. The frescoes painted on the ceiling and the main altar stand out, the Baroque-Rococo style altarpiece. After this fantastic tour of history we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Valdeganga and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Belmonte. A town declared a Historic-Artistic Site, its Belmonte Castle, an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) and the Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé has been a National Monument since 1943. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on some of the region's specialties, in a typical restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation to rest

Have an early breakfast and head out to discover Belmonte. We start by exploring Belmonte Castle. Of Gothic-Mudejar style, declared a National Monument in 1932, its star-shaped structure stands out. There is no other castle in Spain with this type of plant. Next, we will visit the Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé. Inside, different artistic styles merge, surprising the artistic works that it houses within its walls, highlighting the plateresque grilles of Hernando de Arenas. We will end this fantastic tour with a walk through the Belmonte Mills. On the hills that surround the town, there are numerous traditional mills, somewhat different from the best known, as they preserve their stone construction, without plastering. After this nature walk we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Belmonte and continue our route to the next Magical Town Buendía. The streets of Buendía are characteristic, the squares make a nexus of the streets, making concentric circles that extended towards the wall, of which there are still remains and its access gates. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region in a local restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Buendía. We will start with the Route of the Faces. It is a natural area next to the Buendía Reservoir, made up of pine forests and sandstone rocks. In it there are about 20 sculptures and bas-reliefs from one to six meters high. After this fantastic walk, we will visit Las murallas. It was built in the 15th century and consisted of five gates that gave access to the town. Calle del Arrabal was where those who tried to enter Buendía were waiting for permission. We will finish this beautiful tour at the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Forsaken. The Virgin of the Forsaken is the Patron Saint of Buendía. It is a place of great roots and popular devotion located 11 km from the town. It is located in the natural area. At the end we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Buendía and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Beteta. It rises in its stone watchtower, whose Rochafrida Castle at the top seems to be part of the erosion of the rock and, at the foot, the population lies with its collection of treasures. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner, in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Beteta. We start with a visit to Rochafrida Castle. On a wall of black rock is the castle of Rochafría. During the nineteenth century, with regard to the Carlist wars, its interior and its defenses were reformed, turning it into a powder keg. Next, we will visit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Gothic-style building with three naves from the century XV. Built on an earlier one, it still preserves the eaves and flared windows of the exterior walls of the previous Romanesque style. We will end our historical tour at the Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo viewpoint. The most famous character in Beteta, we give his name to a viewpoint. A Baroque painter, disciple and son-in-law of Velázquez, his work is so similar to that of his master that it is almost impossible to distinguish the paintings of both artists. Then we will invite you to eat a typical dish of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Beteta and continue to the next Magical Town, Molina de Aragón. It is a pleasure to stroll through its streets and alleys that still retain that medieval flavour today. Its most outstanding legacy is its castle, crowned by its watchtower, called Torre de Aragón. At the end of the afternoon you will arrive at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Molina de Aragón. We start by visiting the Torre de Aragón. Solitary medieval keep that is a fortress in itself. Its excellent state of conservation is due to a reconstruction of the nineteenth century. It stands on an old Celtiberian fort. Next, we will visit the Castle of Molina de Aragón. It is the main tourist attraction, one of the most important in Castilla la Mancha and the second largest in Spain. We will end this historical tour at the Monastery of San Francisco. It was built in 1280 as the burial place of the fifth Lady of Molina Dª Blanca. It is currently the house of culture and the cloister is occupied by the Regional Museum. Before the farewell we will invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Brihuega and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Brihuega. Its history is intimately linked to the history of Spain. In addition, due to the strategic location in which it is located, some of the most important battles have taken place in this town. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on some of the region's specialties, in a typical restaurant. After a full day I return to the accommodation to rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Brihuega. We begin by appreciating El Castillo, gates and walls of the Villa. Brihuega not only preserves hundreds of metres of the old wall from the 11th–12th centuries in good condition, but also the walled enclosure of its Castle is still standing. Next, we will visit the Church of San Felipe. Built in the thirteenth century, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the town, it has a Romanesque style of transition to Gothic. The temple has three naves with ribbed vaults. We will end this historical tour at the Brihuega Museum. It is located in the Plaza de Manuel Leguineche and houses different pieces that trace the history of Brihuega. It is located in the renovated convent of San José. Then we will invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Brihuega and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Arbancón. It is a unique place to enjoy leisure, being able to go hiking or simple walks in nature, especially during the autumn months to enjoy the chanterelle mushroom season. At the end of the afternoon you will arrive at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation.

Arbancón. It is a unique place to enjoy leisure, being able to go hiking or simple walks in nature, especially during the autumn months to enjoy the chanterelle mushroom season. At the end of the afternoon you will arrive at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a Typical Restaurant.