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CASTILLA LA MANCHA

CIUDAD REAL

Plaza Mayor - Ciudad Real

 

Winter in Ciudad Reál

 

Towns & Villages

 

Carrillón - Ciudad Real

 

City Centre

 

 

Bullaque - Ciudad Real

 

 

 

Ciudad Real - Castille La Mancha - Spain

This province of Castilla La Mancha it´s a flat dry land of Spain, and has about 522,000 inhabitants. It´s close to Sierra Morena mountain range, and limits north by the Montes de Toledo. It covers four towns: Ciudad Real, Las Casas, Valverde and La Poblachuela. It is located about 200km south of Madrid. The town of Ciudad Real is located in the natural region of Campo de Calatrava, a territory that has the peculiarity of the terrain and volcanic phenomena. Other natural phenomena in Ciudad Real are the "bitter waters", hot springs and thermal baths. Ciudad Real is a city of history too, with a vast heritage that is evident in every corner of the city. Well connected with the arrival of the TGV is a city and province worth a visit and stay in La Mancha, The countryside in Ciudad Real will give us the option to do our favourite sports or simply just walking along the country in this beautifull part of Spain.

 

Hotels and Accommodation in Ciudad Real - Spain

Countryside of Ciudad Real - Hotel Bookings - Tourism

 

 

What to Do|What to visit in Ciudad Real

Places to stay|Hotels|Tourism

This province and its capital offers visitors a broad historical and monumental heritage, with numerous civil and religious architecture, museums and alleys where to easily get lost.

Don Quijote Museum(Ronda de Alarcos nº1): Permanent Exhibition of drawings and paintings.

Provincial Museum of Ciudad Real(c/Prado 4): This museum has an important archaeological collection.

Hermitage of Alarcos: This shrine is dedicated to the Virgin of Alarcos. This is within the archaeological park of Alarcos, which has archaeological remains, both medieval and Iberian. The Hermitage is of XIII century gothic style.

 

Casa del Arco: It was the first City Council of Ciudad Real, a building of the fifteenth century but the facade is the eighteenth century, it was expropriated by the Catholic Kings to Alvar Diaz to become City Council of Ciudad Real, which it was until 1866. It is the oldest governmental building in Ciudad Real and one of the oldest in the province.

 

Puerta de Toledo: National Monument since 1915, a magnificent example of military architecture of the fourteenth century, built by King Alfonso X of Castile and Leon.

 

 

 

Parks and Gardens in Ciudad Real|Castilla La Mancha -Spain

In Ciudad Real we can find the Prado Gardens which are at the foot of the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora del Prado or Gasset Park where we can enjoy large walks listening to the sound of water flowing from sources scattered around the park. Pillar Park, near the city railway station is in a recovery phase due to years of neglection. There have ave been recently opened two new parks, the Parque de Atocha, which is a green area located near the University and the John Paul II Park, in the former grounds Renfe(Railway Co).

 

Natural Reserves in Ciudad Real - Nature - Countryside

Nacional Park Tablas de Daimiel: Las Tablas de Daimiel are the best example in Spain of rivers ecosystem. Its ecological value lies in the bird fauna, which uses these areas as winter nesting area. This is a park that was formed following the flooding of the rivers Guadiana and Cigüela and as such is reflected in its landscape.

 

 

 

Nacional Park of Cabañeros: A landscape of pastures, hills, a nice characteristic beauty of La Mancha, is located 5 kms of Bullaque Pueblonuevo.

 

 

Ruidera Lagoons: The Natural Park of the Lagunas de Ruidera is a protected natural area located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in Ciudad Real. The park consists of a set of fifteen lagoons located longitudinally along the valley of the Guadiana river and Old Pinilla, separated and connected by tuffaceous barriers that form waterfalls or streams that connect each upper pond to the tier below, for gaps which are not, strictly speaking, but "backwaters" river. Also part of the natural park of Peñarroya reservoir.

 

What to visit in Ciudad Real

Towns & Villages of La Mancha - Tourism

Alcazar de San Juán: We´ll find the Alcazar north east of the province,

150km south from Madrid, near Toledo. To the west of Alcazar there is 3 important lagoons, "La Veguilla", "Laguna del Camino de Villafranca" and "Laguna de Las Yeguas" where flamingos and other species find a safe haven. The Alcazar has also an important historical heritage that can be seen though out the charmy village.

Hotels and Accommodation in Alcazar de San Juán

 

 

 

Almagro: Almagro from Ciudad Real it´s an important Historical heritage

Site town of Spain, and main destination in Ciudad Real. The architecture in Almagro it´s in every corner of town. Religious and civil architecure such as the Plaza Mayor, the Countess of Torremejia Palace, and the Medrano Palace. The city theatre was built in 1863. Almagro it´s also a place for Theatre enthusiasts, it celebrates the Classic Theatre Festival, and the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival, where the best of both worlds join forces for a magnificent event.

 

Book your Hotel in Almagro - Ciudad Real

 

Daimiel: Daimiel it´s an important wine region in La Mancha. It´s 10km away from the National Park Tablas de Daimiel, which is one of the most visited landmarks in the locality. The historical heritage in Daimiel it´s just as important as the natural. The Ayala theatre(1884) it´s one of the most important civil buildings, followed by religious architecture. The most amusing festivities it´s "El día de la Sarten"(Pan´s Day), in June, in which all of the streets of the region light up with people cooking the tradtional dishes from the region.

Hotels and Accommodation in Daimiel - Towns of Ciudad Real - La Mancha

 

Fiestas in Ciudad Real|Traditions|Festivals

Longstanding traditions and a broad cultural agenda throughout the year differences Ciudad Real.

Easter.

Folklore International Festival: This festival is held in July, the city full of multicolored costumes, folk groups and traditional music.

Corpus Christi: In this religious festival are processions and marches.

 

Choorock Festival(August): Rock in Ciudad Real.

 

Castilla La Mancha Theatre Festival(April,CR): The best plays. web

Festival del corto -Ciudad Real: Short films, movies.

 

 

Transports|How to get to Ciudad Real

Buses: We can go anywhere in Ciudad Real using the local buses.

 

Bus Station: Carretera de Fuensanta 2. We can go anywhere in Spain from Ciudad Real bus station

 

Railway Ciudad Real: Av. de Europa.

 

Airport CR: There are 2 bus lines that connect the terminal, scheduled to Ciudad Real and Puertollano, where you can access to Toledo, Madrid or any other city throughout the day.

 

Rent a Car. Ciudad Real: Pick up and drop off points along La Mancha

 

Accommodation -Hotels in Castile -La Mancha. Ciudad Real. Spain

Hotels in Ciudad Real, where to stay-where to sleep - Hotel Bookings

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