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August 29, 2010

Hotel la Vida de Antes Consuegra

Filed under: hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 5:26 pm
Hotel la Vida de Antes Consuegra

Hotel la Vida de Antes Consuegra

Offering comfortable accommodation in the town of Consuegra in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain, the Hotel la Vida de Antes is handily situated near to the main town square, and close to local facilities and attractions. Housed in a 19th century mansion, this charming hotel offers dining room, reading lounge, café/bar, terrace, meeting room, free wireless internet access etc. Consuegra is famous for its castle and row of traditional windmills which stand on a hill above the town, making it one of the most photogenic places in the Castilla-La Mancha region, the windmills all have names and are used for such things as the tourist information office for the town, some are still in working order. Consuegra lies to the south-east of Toledo and Madrid and is a popular day excursion for visitors to both cities, but if you prefer to stay overnight then the Hotel la Vide de Antes could be the ideal stopping off point for you with rooms offered from around 67 euros per night. Consuegra can be accessed via the CM-42, it is around 136km from Spain’s capital city, Madrid.

August 28, 2010

Guadalajara Spain

Filed under: History,Spain,Travel — Tags: , , — needahand @ 11:47 am

A city, municipality and province, located to the north-east of Madrid, Guadalajara was once greater than its illustrious neighbour, which is of course now capital of Spain. Many centuries of conflict and wars brought Guadalajara to its knees, and rendered it a mere shadow of its former self. Sitting beside the River Henares, present day Guadalajara has a population of 75,493 inhabitants, with its history, which stretches back to the times of the Romans, lost in its modern day look, though some gems can still be found by its visitors. Once a favourite base of the Mendoza family, Guadalajara still boasts the former palace of this rich family (now restored), in the form of the Palacio de los Duques del Infantado, well worth a visit if you are in the area.

August 20, 2010

Valdepenas Castilla-La Mancha

Filed under: Spain,Travel — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 2:48 pm

Located in the Ciudad Real province in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, the city of Valdepenas is best known for its wine industry which has taken place since the times of the ancient Iberians. Its 47 vineyards produce some 50 million litres of wine each year, both for local consumption and for export. Valdepenas itself has little to commend it being a mostly modern city though you might want to visit the Iglesia de la Asunción if you are especially interested in churches. A good reason to visit is however to visit the local Bodegas (especially on the road to Madrid) to taste some of the famous wines and also learn a little of how the wines are produced, if you are a wine fanatic then you should visit during September when the wine festival is in full swing. One of the larger cities of the Castilla-La Mancha region, Valdepenas has a population of around 32,000 and a municipal area of 487 square kilometres. Nearby towns and villages include Moral de Calatrava, Santa Cruz de Mudela, Villanueva de los Infantes and Manzanares. Castilla-La Mancha Map.

August 9, 2010

Siguenza Castilla-La Mancha

Filed under: Spain,Travel — Tags: , , — needahand @ 10:09 am
Parador de Siguenza

Parador de Siguenza

A small town located about 120 kilometres east of Madrid, Siguenza is dominated by its ancient castle, now a parador (hotel) which was restored in the 1970’s after being severely damaged during the Spanish Civil War. The town itself has a population of around 5,000, and among its many attractions are its cathedral, begun in the 12th century and built from the pinkish stone typical of the town’s buildings. Those interested in religious art can head for the Museo Diocesano del Arte. If you wish to stay overnight in Siguenza, you should consider the Parador de Siguenza Hotel, housed in the Moorish castle, overlooking the town, here you can soak in the history of this fascinating place.

August 7, 2010

The TRH Almagro Hotel Castilla-La Mancha

Filed under: hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 9:25 am
TRH Almagro Hotel

TRH Almagro Hotel

If you are touring around the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain, then a couple of the towns that you are most likely to visit are Toledo and Almagro. While Toledo is of course known to everyone, Almagro may be a place that not many have heard of. Over the centuries often playing second fiddle to Ciudad Real, Almagro is now perhaps a more interesting place to visit, its major attraction being the Corral de las Comedias, an outdoor theatre, holding performances of classic Spanish plays from long ago. If you choose to stay in Almagro, then you will need to find a decent hotel and a good choice would be the TRH Almagro Hotel which offers a good standard of accommodation at a reasonable price, with rooms available from just 29 euros (£24) per night. All of its 49 rooms have air-con, TV, bathroom etc, so why not choose the TRH Almagro for your stay in the town. Almagro is located about 106 kilometres from Toledo and just twenty kilometres east of Ciudad Real, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain’s interior. Castilla-La Mancha Map.

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August 6, 2010

Castilla-La Mancha Spain

Filed under: History,Spain,Travel — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 4:30 pm

A region immortalized by Spanish author Miguel Cervantes, Castilla-La Mancha was previously known as Castilla Nueva (New Castille), and comprises vast treeless plains, scenic mountain ranges, historic cities and two National Parks.

The best known city in the region is Toledo, the seat of the Catholic church in Spain for many centuries, after it was captured from the Moors in the 11th century. In Toledo you will find lots to see and do, with must visit places including the cathedral and the Alcazar (Charles V’s fortified palace).

Other interesting towns and cities which are worth seeing are Cuenca, Almagro, Consuegra, Albacete, Valdepeñas and Guadalajara. If you enjoy visiting castles, then Castilla-La Mancha could be just the place for you, with virtually any town of any consequence having an ancient fortification of some kind or another, this being the scene of much conflict between Christians and Moors in the early part of the Reconquest.

Castilla-La Mancha also has the largest expanse of vineyards in the world, producing huge amounts of red wine for both domestic consumption and export.

Castilla-La Mancha Map.

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