A magical tour that will allow you to enjoy the countryside and natural resources in the heart of Campo de Montiel
Distance
40 km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Level difference
-
Guy
Linear
Mode
Mixed
Route description
The Campo de Montiel is a land of history, heritage and towns that hold centuries of life.
Few things reflect this better than his main squares: those open spaces that for centuries have been the heart of its citizens, a place where they celebrated, played and simply lived.
This route proposes a tour through three of the most unique in the La Mancha region.
The First stop is La Solana, Its main square is striking for its spaciousness and arcaded architecture, reflecting the town's splendor and presided over by the imposing Church of Santa Catalina, with the tallest tower in the province. A complex that blends forms and eras with a unique character.
From there, the road leads to San Carlos del Valle, a small town that hides one of the region's most unknown gems: a square main square, laid out with a regularity and elegance typical of the enlightened urban planning of the 18th century, declared a Site of Cultural Interest.
The route It culminates in Villanueva de los Infantes, It is considered one of the best-preserved historical sites in Castilla-La Mancha. Its main square, dominated by the imposing Collegiate Church of San Andrés, directly evokes the atmosphere of the Golden Age, and this is no coincidence: Francisco de Quevedo lived and died here.
Three agoras, three stories, one same territory.
The Campo de Montiel invites you to explore it slowly, to sit in its arcades and let time, for once, not run.
Practical information
The sunny side
📍Meeting point:
Plaza Mayor, 13240, La Solana, Ciudad Real
Tourist Office:
Plaza Don Diego 4, 13240, La Solana
Tel: 926 626 231
Mail: townhall@lasolana.es
Website: www.lasolana.es
San Carlos del Valle:
📍Meeting point:
Plaza Mayor, 13247, San Carlos del Valle, (Ciudad Real)
Tourist Office:
Agapito Sánchez Street, 13247, San Carlos del Valle (Ciudad Real)
Tel: 926 630 280
Mail: ofitursancarlosdelvalle@outlook.es
Website: www.lasolana.es
Villanueva de los Infantes:
📍Meeting point:
Plaza Mayor, 13240, La Solana, (Ciudad Real)
Tourist Office:
C/ Cervantes 16, 13320, Villanueva de los Infantes (Ciudad Real)
Tel: 926361321
Email: turismo@infantes.org
Web: www.turismovillanuevadelosinfantes.es
♿ Accessibility:
The spaces are fully accessible
Emergencies: 112
Civil Guard: 062
La Solana Health Center: 926 633 900
San Carlos del Valle Health Center: 926 630182
Villanueva de los Infantes Health Center: 926 6350222
Points of interest on this route
The sunny side
Main Square, San Carlos del Valle
Villanueva de los Infantes
Municipalities on the route
926 63 10 11
https://www.lasolana.es/
ayuntamiento@lasolana.es
926 630 011
https://sancarlosdelvalle.es
ayuntamiento@sancarlosdelvalle.org
926 360 024
https://infantes.org
info@infantes.org
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