Castilla-La Mancha, located at
the very center of the Iberian
peninsula, is dominated by an extensive
tableland, although there are
mountainous landscapes too.
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 one should take as
well several interesting alternative
routes into consideration, among them:
Ruta de los Pueblos Negros
("Route of the Black Villages"), having
their name 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". Still
today you will see many of those
characteristic windmills Don Quijote was
fighting with in all the land.
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.
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