Villahermosa

Discover the history, culture and traditions of this charming town in La Mancha

Location of the municipality

Villahermosa

How to get there

Contact information

Phone

926 375 001

Website

https://www.villahermosa.es/

E-mail

ayuntamiento@ayto-villahermosa.es

Interesting facts

Population

1700

Altitude

956 m

Demonym

Villahermoseño/a (calduchos)

Extension

361.6 km2

Welcome to

Villahermosa

Villahermosa is located in the eastern part of Campo de Montiel, in a transitional territory towards the foothills of the Sierra de Alcaraz, where the landscape combines limestone plateaus, springs, rivers and large areas of Mediterranean forest.

This position gives it a very distinct personality within the region, uniting the strength of the natural environment with the presence of a historical center that has served for centuries as the central hub of the territory.

Added to this are its outlying districts of Cañamares and Santa María, which expand the landscape and historical dimension of the municipality.

Villahermosa a bird's-eye view

Deep roots

History of Villahermosa

Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when it went from being called Pozuelo to receiving the name Villahermosa, since then being linked to the reorganization of the territory under the Order of Santiago.

Over time it achieved its independence from Montiel, consolidating itself as one of the prominent towns in this sector of Campo de Montiel.

This historical trajectory helps to understand the presence of a remarkable heritage, both religious and civil, and also the importance that the Villahermosa encomienda had in the organization of neighboring spaces and in the evolution of other nearby towns.

A visit to Villahermosa offers a unique experience where heritage, traditions, and landscape blend seamlessly. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holm Oak, the hermitages, the Commander's House, and other principal residences showcase the town's rich history, while its natural surroundings, with landscapes defined by water and pastureland, provide a valuable complementary attraction. It's a destination best enjoyed by strolling through the town center and then complementing the experience with visits to some of its most representative natural and religious sites.

Typical image of Villahermosa

Images

Photo gallery

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Living culture

Festivals and traditions

The celebrations that keep the spirit alive Villahermosa

  • He January 17 Saint Anthony is celebrated
  • He January 20 It's San Sebastián
  • He March 19 It is Saint Joseph
  • He April 25 It's Saint Mark
  • He May 15 It's San Isidro
  • He May 25, It is the day of Saint Urban, the patron saint of the villages of Cañamares and Santa María
  • To the beginning of June Corpus Christi
  • He June 13 It's Saint Anthony
  • He July 16 It is the Virgin of Carmen
  • He July 26 It's Saint Anne
  • He August 15 It's Emigrant's Day
  • Between the August 27 and 31 The San Agustín Fair, patron saint of Villahermosa
  • He second weekend of September It is the pilgrimage of the Virgin of Carrasca
  • He October 12 It is the day of Our Lady of the Pillar

Deep roots

Monuments and Heritage

Discover the historical and architectural treasures that make up Villahermosa a unique destination

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House of Francisco de Moya

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Molina House

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Casa Márquez

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Pérez-Núñez House

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Settler's House

CM-412, km 146.5, Villahermosa

Finca Las Beatas Tourist Complex

C. Virgen de los Dolores, 11, Villahermosa

Hermitage of Our Lady of Sorrows

C. San Antón, 15D, Torrenueva

Hermitage of Saint Augustine

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Hermitage of Saint Anne

C. Cura Vicario, 51, Villahermosa

Hermitage of Christ

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Church of the Assumption

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The House of the Commandery

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The House of Roots

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The House of the Arch

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The hermitage of Azuer

Camino Ermita, 3, Villahermosa

The hermitage of San Antón

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The hermitage of San Isidro

C. Amargura, 18D, Villahermosa

The hermitage of San Sebastián

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Laguna Blanca

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Villages of Cañamares and Santa María

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Cortada–Fuente Blanca hiking trail

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Sanctuary of the Virgin of La Carrasca

Restaurants and accommodations

Establishments where you can quench your thirst and hunger and give your body a rest after a day of adventures and discoveries in this wonderful town

Bar Restaurant

BCM

926366248

no website

Country house

Huerta Cuevas Rural House

695769009

no website

Country house

Casa Rural la Raigambre

Restaurant

The Village Corner

687438647

no website

Hotel

Hostal el Molino

926375155

no website

Hotel

Hostal San Cristóbal

Bar Restaurant

The Station

657662027

no website

Bar Restaurant

The Horseshoe

628421360

no website

Restaurant

The Roots

644 322 817 / 926 480 288

Bar Restaurant

The Pincha Tavern

926366076

no website

Hotel

The Blessed Ones

Bar Restaurant

The Lanterns

605266762

no website

Bar Restaurant

The Valenchegos

644926057

no website

Restaurant

Saint Christopher

926375540

no website

Authentic flavors

Gastronomy

Events

Events that take place in Villahermosa

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Routes

Routes that pass through Villahermosa

Art and pilgrimage

The Campo de Montiel region is home to some of the most unique Marian shrines in Castilla-La Mancha. Scattered across the plains of La Mancha and the foothills of the Sierra Morena mountains, these five shrines share a common history forged between the Military Orders and popular devotion.

Distance

120 km

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Easy

Municipality

Several

Mixed

Starry skies

The Campo de Montiel, a Starlight Destination, offers high-quality skies and astronomical viewpoints in Alhambra, Villahermosa and Ruidera to enjoy stargazing tourism.

Distance

40 km

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Easy

Municipality

Several

Organ Route

The Campo de Montiel region boasts one of the most remarkable collections of historic organs in Castilla-La Mancha. Mostly built during the 18th century by first-rate organ builders, these instruments continue to resonate within the walls of some of the region's most beautiful churches, now considered emblems of its musical heritage.

Distance

80 km

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Easy

Municipality

Several

Gothic Route – Milky Way

Medieval Christian tradition identified the Milky Way with the Camino de Santiago: that path of stars crossing the night sky was the silent guide leading pilgrims to Compostela. We propose a metaphorical journey through stars sculpted in stone by the ribbed vaults, whose ribs intertwine like constellations to support the firmament of the churches that the Order of Santiago erected throughout the Campo de Montiel. No other territory in Castilla-La Mancha...

Distance

120 km

Duration

2 days

Difficulty

Easy

Municipality

Several