Route of Don Quixote

La Mancha, land of the plains, land of knights errant and vassals, offers us the opportunity to discover it on this journey. We begin our travels in Oropesa, where we can explore the 16th-century Jesuit School, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church (15th-century), and the New Palace (15th-century).

Parador de Oropesa

In the historic centre of town 112 km from Toledo. A 15th century palace & castle, with exceptional views of the Sierra de Gredos. The Torre del Homenaje, a tower attached to the Parador, the columns of the courtyard, and the pool with outstanding views over the plains of Campo Arañuelo, make up a very attractive hotel.
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When you arrive in the city, you cannot help but be amazed by the beauty it displays. This unique urban setting is presided over by the castle, which is home to the Parador. Highlights of the town include the cathedral, Main Square (Plaza Mayor), House of the Doncel, the façade of the Clarisas de Santiago (nuns of the Order of Saint Clare), San Vicente Parish Church and Santa María Parish Church. There are squares and streets to discover, to explore, to travel back to a splendorous past in the perfect city in which to bid a special farewell to this route through the lands of La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

Parador de Siguenza

Castle with traditional Castilian furnishings a 13th century chapel, a cobbled courtyard and an imposing dining room. In the highest part of Siguenza, presiding over its historic and artistic heritage. It is easily accessible from Madrid and Zaragoza.

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Parador de Cuenca

A former convent, The Parador is on the Hoz del Huécar gorge, comprising steep walls and luxuriant vegetation outside Cuenca, facing the hanging houses.
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Parador de Alarcón

This authentic 8th Century fortress is situated on a promontory above the meandering river Júcar, on the Manchego-Levantinas border. The hotel occupies the medieval castle of the Marqueses de Villena, which is over 13 centuries old. It was founded by the Muslims in the 8th Century and then taken over by King Alfonso VIII in the 12th Century. The hotel was redecorated in 2003 following some construction work on the entire hotel.

Parador de Albacete

A regional style Parador under 3 km from the town.  A country mansion with a beautiful entrance hall, the interior is characterised by an elegant simplicity where natural light plays an important role. Large windows and ornate woods complement the light feel of the comfortable bedrooms..

This white town awaits us on the La Mancha plain, like a ship rising up amidst a sea of flatlands. The city has a number of interesting sites, including the Fucares Storehouse, the famous Corral de Comedias (an open-air theater), the extremely lovely Main Square (Plaza Mayor) and the National Theater Museum. Also noteworthy are the many large homes and palaces which you will come across in various parts of the town.

Parador de Almagro

16th century Fransican convent located in an area of outstanding historic and artistic interest just 5 minutes from the main square. The bedrooms are found in the former monastic cells.The interior decoration is finished with beautiful galleries, woodwork and lattices.

This is a spot to rest and relax on this route through the lands of La Mancha. Close to Manzanares you will find lovely natural spots such as the Ruidera Lakes or Tablas de Daimiel. The latter is an important bird reserve, a protected area where visitors can discover nature in all its vibrant life.

Parador de Manzanares

Modern hotel located on a La Mancha-style estate 1km from the town.Trees, bushes, gardens, and plants surround it with greenery.  With its swimming pool it is a very pretty setting within the La Mancha countryside.The public spaces and the rooms of the hotel contain wooden furniture and leather chairs and which contribute to the cosy atmosphere.