The people of Spain are frozen in time or how to have a last minute medieval getaway near Madrid?

Cuenca is much more than the hanging houses of its capital. The state hides vast areas of nature, such as the Cañada del Hoyo lagoons in Las Torcas, the Enchanted City or the magnificent Ventano del Diablo.

It also hides a unique gastronomy (Our DAP colleagues were able to enjoy it for 48 hours.) and places in the province that seem to have stopped in time. For example, villages that smell of history the medieval town we are talking about today: Alarcón.

It is located in the middle of the Júcar River and less than two hours away. MadridThe Alarcón is the perfect place for a last-minute getaway for a bridge or a weekend we haven’t planned yet. This small town, which seems frozen in time, hides a lot of history in its streets.

Alarcón is the perfect medieval town for a getaway

Alarcón declared a Historic-Artistic Site Due to its beauty and harmony, Alarcón is a small and cozy town surrounded by a wall located next to the reservoir of the same name.

We can not only wander around its streets, but also enjoy the Plaza del Infante Don Juan Manuel, the Alarcón Wall Art Center or the churches of Santa María and Santo Domingo de Silos, which are some of the highlights to get to know him.

We can also take advantage of the escape to explore the reservoir, enjoy its inner “beaches” and do all kinds of exercises. water sports such as canoeing, canoeing or paddle boarding and others, but without a doubt The main attraction of Alarcón is its medieval castle.more than enough reason to plan escape to see the castle.

Jucar River

Alarcon Castle

Located at the Júcar pass, this area was already chosen as a settlement during the Arab period. Its natural moat and watchtower were key to controlling the land when the Arabs built the first fort.

The imposing Alarcón castle from the top of the Pico de los Hidalgos rockIt seems to dominate everything and is, like its walls, one of the best preserved in Spain. Alarcón could well have been the scene Knight Fate or any other movie set in the Middle Ages.

Although it retained some of its Muslim flavor, subsequent medieval reforms after the re-conquest smoothed out its structure, now with a square floor plan. It has more than thirteen centuries of history and many structures of the time have been preserved, from the wall to the castle.

The Puerta del Campo, Puerta del Calabozo or Puerta del Bodegón is still protected, and one of the most impressive sites is Torre del Homenaje. With its Renaissance appearance and battlements covered with arrowheads, it makes this a magical throwback to the past, where we can now sleep. Parador de Alarcon, prices starting from €186 Overnight in a double room now occupies the castle, allowing us to experience this from the inside.

The best of Alarcón: reviews

However, you will not have seen Alarcón if you do not do it from a distance with the panoramic view of the medieval town and the magnificent nature that surrounds it. Before you reach the town, take a break at: Viewpoint located near Torre del Campo. From there you will have a magnificent view of the castle, the city and the meander of Júcar.

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