MEDIEVAL
ARAB STRENGTH
This
castle of S. VIII, authentic medieval strength, is based in a meander of
the Júcar river, on a promontory in the contiguous manchego-levantinas.
The
architecture of the Parador, which occupies the medieval castle of the
Marquises of Villena, is the result of more than three centuries of history.
Founded by the Muslims in the 8th century, it was captured by King Alfonso
VIII in the 12th century. Inhabited by the notable man of literature Don
Juan Manuel, it has been the scene of sieges and revolts.
Tapies,
Redondela, Sempere, Amadeo Gabino, Alvaro Delgado, Martínez Novillo
and Menchu Gal are just some of the painters whose work decorates the former
Castle of the Marquises of Villena, a peaceful refuge on the Castilian
plateau.
Game
meat is protagonist
This
territory straddling Cuenca and Albacete has always based its gastronomy
traditions on the quality of the food. And if you lodge here during the
winter, you may taste some elaborated dishes where the meat of hunted animals
is the protagonist.
Hotel
Facilities:
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Cocktail
bar
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Currency
exchange
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Parking
facilities
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Restaurant
Room
Facilities:
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Air conditioning
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Cable
/ Satellite TV
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
Additional
Information:
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Distance
to airport: 132 km
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Distance
to railway station: 86 km
How
to get there:
To
the entrance of the same town, the inn of Alarcón is to 3 km of
the N-III Madrid-Valencia, in km 187.
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above to view map
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Activities:
Places
to visit:
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Alarcón.
Plaza de Don Manuel,churches, fortifications, towers.
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Cuenca.
(89 km). Hung Houses, Cathedral, Historical Helmet.
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Dam of
Alarcón (6 km).
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Belmonte
(75 km).
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Ciudad
Encantada (119 km).
Typical
festivals
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Moors
and Christians 8 of January, Valverde de Júcar, to 40 km
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Semana
Santa Cuenca, to 85 Km
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Ferias
8 September, Albacete to 90 km
Distances
to nearest paradors
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Cuenca:
86 Km.
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Albacete:
90 Km.
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Chinchón:
153 Km.
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Saler,
El: 186 Km.
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Teruel:
208 Km.
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