Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 2
105 mi0.7 mi
Jorquera, the Castle of Chinchilla and the Main Square of Alcaraz.
The second day of the route begins bordering the canyon of the Jucar River until reaching Jorquera. You have to stop at the viewpoint to observe this village that seems to be stopped in time at the top of the ravine.
In the vicinity of Albacete, one of the stops will be in Chinchilla de Montearagón, the village where the castle sits on top. There will be time to visit its ancient walled gates and cave houses.
The last stop of the day is in Alcaraz, where sites such as the castle, the aqueduct and the charming main square with its Tardón tower welcome you.
In the vicinity of Albacete, one of the stops will be in Chinchilla de Montearagón, the village where the castle sits on top. There will be time to visit its ancient walled gates and cave houses.
The last stop of the day is in Alcaraz, where sites such as the castle, the aqueduct and the charming main square with its Tardón tower welcome you.
10.4 mi
25 min
09:3030 min
Mirador Jorquera
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The road runs along the canyon of the Jucar from Alcala to Jorquera and before visiting the village there is a viewpoint with parking at the side of the road where you can stop.
The views from this spot could not be better, appreciating the beauty of the village at the top of the ravine with medieval buildings that stand out such as the church and the remains of the castle.
The views from this spot could not be better, appreciating the beauty of the village at the top of the ravine with medieval buildings that stand out such as the church and the remains of the castle.
2.6 mi
10 min
10:1530 min
Castle and walls of Jorquera
Landmark
Open Details
It is a pity that only the remains of the walls of what used to be the castle are preserved, although the climb to the top of the village is worth it for the views over the town and the houses of the historic centre.
There is a parking area at the base of the ramparts where you can leave your car, so it is only a five-minute walk to the ramparts.
There is a parking area at the base of the ramparts where you can leave your car, so it is only a five-minute walk to the ramparts.
27.5 mi
50 min
11:4030 min
Cuevas del Agujero
Landmark
Open Details
Cave houses can be found in several places in the province of Albacete. In addition to those already seen in Alcala del Jucar, these are dug out of the rock of the mountain with their brown doors painted in white and where the tall chimney stands out.
Their origins date back to the Arab period, but they have also had different uses over time. It is not possible to enter to see inside, but they are very photogenic.
In the streets around the caves there is parking space for cars and even a place for motorhomes.
Their origins date back to the Arab period, but they have also had different uses over time. It is not possible to enter to see inside, but they are very photogenic.
In the streets around the caves there is parking space for cars and even a place for motorhomes.
0.2 mi
5 min
12:1515 min
Puerta de Diablos y Tiradores
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Of the old walled enclosure of the town of Chinchilla, only this gate remains standing. An archway leads to what was once the inner part of the wall, now part of the town centre.
0.5 mi
15 min
12:4530 min
Castle of Chinchilla
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In the process of restoration, this fortress stands out for its nine towers, the outer wall and the large moat of more than 20 metres that was excavated on the rock formation where the castle is located. An iron bridge spans the difference in level of the moat and connects the fortress to the town.
It is not yet possible to visit the inside of the castle, but it is worth visiting the outside to see it and contemplate the views that stretch for miles around over the hills.
There is parking next to the base of the castle where you can leave your car, it is not necessary to walk up from the village.
It is not yet possible to visit the inside of the castle, but it is worth visiting the outside to see it and contemplate the views that stretch for miles around over the hills.
There is parking next to the base of the castle where you can leave your car, it is not necessary to walk up from the village.
0.9 mi
10 min
13:451 hr 30 min
Rincón Manchego.
Restaurant
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Do you want to try authentic home-made Manchegan food of excellent quality? This is undoubtedly one of the best places to do so.
It has an eight-course tasting menu, which is ideal if you want to try some regional gastronomy. Highlights include the moje, atascaburras and ajo arriero. If you don't choose the menu, you can also try different dishes such as gazpacho manchego or fried cheese.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 09:00 – 00:00. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 00:00.
There is parking space in the streets around the restaurant.
It has an eight-course tasting menu, which is ideal if you want to try some regional gastronomy. Highlights include the moje, atascaburras and ajo arriero. If you don't choose the menu, you can also try different dishes such as gazpacho manchego or fried cheese.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 09:00 – 00:00. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 00:00.
There is parking space in the streets around the restaurant.
59.5 mi
1 hr 10 min
16:3030 min
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Cortes.
Church
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On the way to Alcaraz, the monastery nestled in the middle of the hill is an oasis of tranquillity. You can visit its church in honour of the Virgin of Cortes, and there is also a small restaurant inside for a snack or a drink.
In the square inside the monastery, you can see the large number of two-storey arches in the three buildings.
Open Hours: Every day: 8:00 - 20:00.
There is parking space next to the monastery.
In the square inside the monastery, you can see the large number of two-storey arches in the three buildings.
Open Hours: Every day: 8:00 - 20:00.
There is parking space next to the monastery.
3.1 mi
10 min
17:1515 min
Acueducto Alcaraz (restos)
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The gateway to Alcaraz is this 15th century aqueduct. Although only one of its arches is preserved, it gives an idea of the grandeur of its construction, whose function was to bring water from the hills to the city.
There is open-air parking next to the aqueduct where you can leave your car.
There is open-air parking next to the aqueduct where you can leave your car.
1.2 mi
10 min
17:4530 min
Castillo de Alcaraz.
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Only a few ruins remain of the castle, but the beauty of getting here is the view from the top of the hill.
You can see the village of Alcaraz at the bottom and the landscape that mixes the green of the vegetation with the brown of the rock formations that surround it.
The remains of the castle can be reached by car along an ascending, paved route that leads to the cemetery.
You can see the village of Alcaraz at the bottom and the landscape that mixes the green of the vegetation with the brown of the rock formations that surround it.
The remains of the castle can be reached by car along an ascending, paved route that leads to the cemetery.
0.7 mi
5 min
18:3030 min
Torre del Tardón
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The main square of Alcaraz is very picturesque wherever you look at it. Its porticoed buildings, such as the Town Hall and the Convent, together with the main church, constitute a very valuable historical heritage.
One of the curiosities of the square is that there are two towers facing each other just a few metres apart: the church tower and the Tardón tower. The latter is a mixture of two well-defined styles, Gothic and Renaissance.
There is parking space in the streets around the main square.
One of the curiosities of the square is that there are two towers facing each other just a few metres apart: the church tower and the Tardón tower. The latter is a mixture of two well-defined styles, Gothic and Renaissance.
There is parking space in the streets around the main square.
0.1 mi
5 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Restaurante Asador Alfonso VIII
Restaurant
Open Details
Specialising in Manchegan dishes, it is one of the best restaurants in Alcaraz. You can start with a Manchego ratatouille or an assortment of cheeses and then enjoy grilled meat such as lamb or beef chops.
There are several regional wines to accompany your meal.
Open Hours: Cafeteria, Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 - 0:00. Restaurant: 13.30 - 16.30, 20.00 - 23.30.
There are several regional wines to accompany your meal.
Open Hours: Cafeteria, Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 - 0:00. Restaurant: 13.30 - 16.30, 20.00 - 23.30.
0.1 mi
5 min
22:0010 hrsGuesthouses
Mirador Sierra De Alcaraz
8.3
As soon as you enter the hotel, you will feel like you are travelling back in time. It is housed in a 16th century building, where the furnishings of the rooms are in keeping with the style of the period.
The rooms are spacious and some offer views of the hills. The inner courtyard of the building where the rooms meet is beautiful, with columns on the sides.
The rooms are spacious and some offer views of the hills. The inner courtyard of the building where the rooms meet is beautiful, with columns on the sides.