As we have already shown you on numerous occasions, Castilla-La Mancha has many things to offer the traveler. Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, it is considered the third largest autonomous community in the country, although that is not what interests us most, but its more than 320,000 hectares of natural landscapes that fill the entire region with fresh air, for not to mention the literary route of Don Quixote, which for many is its great attraction.
As the other day we already showed you the most beautiful towns in Ciudad Real, today we want to move to another province of La Mancha. We are referring to Albacete, which also hides places of great beauty and a lot of tourist interest. Today at Vuela Viajes we show you some of the most beautiful, although we want to apologize in advance for all those who have been left in the dark.
Alcalá del Júcar
First of all, we want to talk about Alcalá del Júcar, one of the most picturesque towns in Albacete. Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, the town stands out for its location, since it is excavated in the mountain. You can find white houses with popular architecture, narrow and steep streets and an impressive Islamic fortress, as well as the Devil’s Caves and an irregularly shaped bullring.
Ayna
For her part, Ayna is located in the Sierra del Segura, in the narrow canyon of the Mundo river and is known as “La Suiza La Mancha”. Of the town, the Ribera del Mundo, the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, the Church of Santa María de lo Alto, the Remains of the Castillo de la Yedra, the Rincón de la Toba, the Royo Odrea, the village of Carcabos and the Mirador del Diablo.
Chinchilla de Montearagón
We continue our journey through the province of Albacete in Chinchilla de Montearagón, a town that is very close to the capital, on a hill that dominates the plain . Its emblem and main attraction is the Chinchilla Castle, although the Church of Santa María del Salvador, the Plaza Mayor and the Town Hall should not be detracted.
Tarazona de la Mancha
A town that could not be missing on the list is Tarazona de la Mancha, a typically La Mancha town that especially draws attention for its Plaza Mayor, which is from the seventeenth century and is rectangular in shape. In fact, it was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1968.
Alcaraz
Of course, we could not forget Alcaraz, a town where you can find Renaissance art in its historic center. Located about 80 kilometers from the city of Albacete, it stands out for the monuments that can be found in the center, such as the 16th century Plaza Mayor, the Trinidad and El Tardón towers, and the Lonja del Corregidor.
Almansa
We also want to tell you about Almansa, a town known for its impressive castle, which is located on a large rock. In addition, we must highlight its old town, declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Inside it is the Palace of the Counts of Cirat, a construction that is also known as the Big House.
Lietor
Liétor is located 61 kilometers from the city of Albacete, a town that stands out above all for its location, in the Mundo river valley, where pre-Roman settlements have been found. Here it is possible to find a rich cultural heritage , highlighting the church of Santiago Apóstol.
Letur
Finally, knowing that we are leaving beautiful villages in the pipeline, we want to talk about Letur, a municipality known as the pearl of the Sierra del Segura. Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, it stands out for having the best preserved medieval layout of Arab origin in all of Albacete.