Discover the history, culture and traditions of this charming town in La Mancha
The sunny side
Contact information
Phone
926 63 10 11
https://www.lasolana.es/
ayuntamiento@lasolana.es
Interesting facts
Population
15400
Altitude
767 m
Demonym
sunny
Extension
134.18 km2
Welcome to
La Solana is one of the towns with the greatest urban and historical significance in its surroundings, and a large part of its visual identity is concentrated in the church of Santa Catalina.
The monumental scale of the church, situated between the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de Don Diego, makes its silhouette recognizable from afar, a true landmark in the heart of the town, dominating the urban landscape and becoming the municipality's defining feature. This imposing presence perfectly encapsulates the town's historical importance and gives visitors a powerful impression even before entering its streets.
The sunny side a bird's-eye view
Deep roots
The origin and development of La Solana were linked to the Order of Santiago and its commandery, in a territory of great agricultural value that was consolidated at the end of the Middle Ages. Around the Church of Santa Catalina, built between the 15th and 16th centuries on the site of an earlier structure, the first houses emerged, and the historic center took shape, eventually becoming one of the most dynamic towns in the area. This process explains both the importance of the church and the richness of the town center, where religious and civil architecture reflect the evolution of a population that grew in size, prestige, and grandeur.
Living culture
The celebrations that keep the spirit alive The sunny side
It has a very recognizable festive and cultural life, with celebrations such as the National Zarzuela Week or the Film and Wine Festival, which complete the image of a town where heritage, tradition and cultural dynamism coexist naturally.
Deep roots
Discover the historical and architectural treasures that make up The sunny side a unique destination
Plaza Mayor, La Solana
Don Diego Cultural Centre, Pl. Don Diego, 3, La Solana
C. Empedrada, 2, La Solana
C. Monjas, 12, La Solana
C. Rasillo del Convento, s/n, La Solana
C. Rasillo del Santo, 4, La Solana
C. Cam. Altar of the Virgin, 14, La Solana
Plaza Mayor, 9, La Solana
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Plaza Mayor, La Solana
Don Diego Cultural Centre, Pl. Don Diego, 3, La Solana
C. Empedrada, 2, La Solana
C. Monjas, 12, La Solana
C. Rasillo del Convento, s/n, La Solana
C. Rasillo del Santo, 4, La Solana
C. Cam. Altar of the Virgin, 14, La Solana
Plaza Mayor, 9, La Solana
The sunny side
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
Events
Routes
Mixed
Agoras
The Campo de Montiel region offers three lively meeting places that invite you to sit and enjoy the moment, making it truly difficult to leave. These are the town squares of La Solana, San Carlos del Valle, and Villanueva de los Infantes.
Distance
40 km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Municipality
Several
Baroque Art Route
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Campo de Montiel region was one of the areas of greatest artistic ferment in Castilla-La Mancha. The consolidation of a prosperous local nobility linked to the Order of Santiago and the influence of the Counter-Reformation spurred the construction of sumptuous portals, altarpieces with Solomonic columns, soaring bell towers, convents, hospitals, and civic palaces that still grace the urban landscape of the region today. This route, which...
Distance
110 km
Duration
2 days
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
Mixed
Agoras
The Campo de Montiel region offers three lively meeting places that invite you to sit and enjoy the moment, making it truly difficult to leave. These are the town squares of La Solana, San Carlos del Valle, and Villanueva de los Infantes.
Distance
40 km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Municipality
Several
Baroque Art Route
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Campo de Montiel region was one of the areas of greatest artistic ferment in Castilla-La Mancha. The consolidation of a prosperous local nobility linked to the Order of Santiago and the influence of the Counter-Reformation spurred the construction of sumptuous portals, altarpieces with Solomonic columns, soaring bell towers, convents, hospitals, and civic palaces that still grace the urban landscape of the region today. This route, which...
Distance
110 km
Duration
2 days
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
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