Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla-La Mancha sits at the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The region is dominated by an extensive, flat tableland, although there are mountainous areas too. There are numerous monumental cities and towns in Castilla-La Mancha. The most interesting ones include Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo.

Several nice routes run through the province as well. The Ruta de los Pueblos Negros (Route of the Black Villages) got its name from the use of slate in the traditional architecture along it. The Route of the Saffron Fields and the Route of the Castles are also very interesting. The Route of Don Quijote was named after Cervante's legendary 'Man from La Mancha'. Many of the characteristic windmills that Don Quijote was fighting can still be found all over the province.

Traditional gastronomy in Castilla-La Mancha is usually simple but tasteful. It includes stews, game, sausages and the well-known Manchego cheese. The region's excellent wines are a perfect match to the food. There is a wide variety of artisany in Castilla-La Mancha. The items vary from ceramics and embroiderings to the famous Swords of Toledo and Knives of Albacete.