#MAGICALVILLAGES - ROUTE OF ETERNAL CASTILLA-LA MANCHA from COP 4.359.532

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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Castilla-La Mancha, a land where history, nature and culture intertwine to create a unique experience. From the rural heart of Valdeganga to the ancient walls of Molina de Aragón, every corner of this route tells its own story, weaving a tapestry of adventures that will remain etched in the memory.

The journey begins in Valdeganga, a small and charming village located on the banks of the Júcar River, whose banks offer postcard-perfect landscapes. Upon arrival at your cozy rural accommodation, you will feel the stress dissipate as you prepare to enjoy a traditional dinner at a local restaurant, a delight that will allow you to savor the essence of the region.

Valdeganga reveals its secrets through a small but enriching hiking trail that will take you to the Cueva de los Moros, a natural viewpoint with breathtaking views of the Júcar valley. After this contact with nature, the walk continues through the Plaza Mayor and the Church of the Immaculate Conception, jewels of local heritage that reflect centuries of history.

The journey advances towards Belmonte, a magical town that seems to be taken from a medieval tale. Its imposing castle dominates the skyline, while the Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé transports you to remote times with its majestic architecture. Here, history feels alive in every stone and envelops you in an atmosphere of timeless grandeur.

As the tour continues, you will enter the town of Brihuega, a place full of walls, castles and cobbled streets that narrate the past centuries. You will visit the imposing Castle and the charming Church of San Felipe, a testimony of the transition between Romanesque and Gothic, and you will get lost in the history kept by the Brihuega Museum.

Nature and tranquillity come with Arbancón, a village in the middle of nature where you can enjoy hiking or simply stroll through its forests, especially beautiful in autumn. Its squares, fountains and hermitages invite you to stop and reflect, enjoying the calm that only small villages can offer.

The next destination, Beteta, will surprise you with its Rochafrida Castle, perched on a rock that seems sculpted by time. Its church and the Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo viewpoint, in honour of Velázquez's disciple, complete a cultural journey full of artistic and scenic richness.

Finally, you will arrive in Molina de Aragón, a place where the medieval past is preserved intact. You will walk through its streets as if you were stepping back in time, discovering the majestic Torre de Aragón and the impressive Castillo de Molina, the second largest in Spain. The Monastery of San Francisco, today converted into a cultural center, offers you a perfect closure to this journey through the history and soul of Castilla-La Mancha.

This trip is not just a tourist route; It is an immersion in the living history of a land that will make you feel part of its eternal legacy. You will say goodbye to Castilla-La Mancha with your heart full of indelible memories and your soul enriched by its landscapes, its history and its culture. Each village has left a unique mark, from the natural landscapes to the historical monuments that narrate centuries of greatness. You take with you not only the experiences of a trip, but the eternal spirit of this land that has welcomed you with open arms. Here, the story does not end; it simply invites you to come back and discover more of its inexhaustible magic. See you soon!

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7Nights

7Destinations

7Accommodation

Visiting

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Valdeganga

Belmonte

Buendia

Beteta

Brihuega

Arbancon

DIA 1: ARRIBADA A VALDEGANGA

Check-in at rural accommodation in Valdeganga.
Visit to the Valdeganga Tourist Office to stamp passport and collect information about the visits we will make.
Visit to the Old Town and filming locations: Natural settings on the banks of the Júcar used in documentaries about Castilla-La Mancha.
Visit to a local winery with tasting of wines from the region
Visit to the saffron and centenary olive fields to learn about the traditional production process.
Dinner in a typical restaurant with local specialties such as porridge, gazpacho manchego and roast lamb.
A restful night in a privileged natural environment.

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DAY 2: VALDEGANGA - BELMONTE

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to the Natural Park "Las Mariquillas" and the Cave Houses.
Visit to a sausage workshop to learn about artisanal production.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine. Specialty: Atascaburras and migas ruleras.
Transfer to Belmonte (120 km, 1.5 hours).
Visit to the Belmonte Tourist Office for local information and passport stamping.
Visit to Belmonte Castle. Belmonte Castle has been the setting for films such as "El Cid" and "Los señores del acero".
Experience at the "El Puntal" Mill with grinding demonstration.
Visit the vineyards in the area to learn about the native varieties.
Dinner at the accommodation with La Mancha specialties.
Nighttime astronomical observation.

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DAY 3: BELMONTE - BUENDÍA

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to the Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé.
Visit to a traditional cheese factory with tasting of Manchego cheeses.
Visit lavender fields in season (June-July) to learn about its cultivation and uses.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine. Specialty: Gazpacho manchego and ratatouille manchego.
Transfer to Buendía (70 km, 1.5 hours).
Visit to the Buendía Tourist Office.
Route of the Faces we will get to know natural settings used in historical cinema and advertising spots.
Visit to the Walls of Buendía.
Visit to a local winery with tasting
Dinner at the accommodation with typical regional cuisine.

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DAY 4: BUENDÍA - BETETA

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Historical walk through the village. We will learn about the roots of a famous person from Beteta: Fray Luis de León, poet and humanist of the Golden Age
Visit cereal and sunflower fields in season to learn about the agricultural process.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine. Specialty: Morteruelo and porridge from La Mancha.
Transfer to Beteta (90 km, 1.5 hours).
Visit to the Beteta Tourist Office.
Visit to the Castle of Rochafría.
Dinner at the accommodation with local specialties.
Astronomical observation in the Serranía de Cuenca.

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DAY 5: BETETA - MOLINA DE ARAGÓN

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Exploration of the natural environment of the Serranía de Cuenca.
Visit to an artisanal sausage factory to learn about its production and taste local products.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine. Specialty: Roasted goat and mountain crumbs.
Transfer to Molina de Aragón (80 km, 1.5 hours).
Visit to the Tourist Office of Molina de Aragón.
Walk through the historic center and the Castle of Molina de Aragón. The castle and its surroundings have served as settings for historical series and films.

Dinner at the accommodation with regional cuisine.

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DAY 6: MOLINA DE ARAGÓN - BRIHUEGA

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Walk through the historic center and visit to the Plaza Mayor.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine. Specialty: Serrano porridge and roast lamb.
Transfer to Brihuega (85 km, 1.5 hours).
Visit to the Brihuega Tourist Office.
Guided tour of the old town of Brihuega, including the Birthplace of José de la Peña y Aguayo.
Visit to the Royal Cloth Factory
Visit the lavender fields in season.
Dinner at the accommodation with regional cuisine.

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DAY 7: BRIHUEGA - ARBANCÓN

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Visit to the Church of San Felipe and Plaza del Coso.
Lunch in a typical restaurant offering traditional native cuisine.
Transfer to Arbancón (50 km, 1 hour).
Visit to the Arbancón Tourist Office.
Visit to the Birthplace of the Archpriest of Hita with historical explanation (if there is a guided tour of the town hall, it will be coordinated with them).
Tour of the old town and visit to the Church of San Benito Abad.
Visit to a traditional cheese factory to learn about the production of artisanal cheese.

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DAY 8: ARBANCÓN - END OF THE TRIP

Breakfast at the accommodation.
Guided walk through the "Magic Walk" and the Museum of History and Customs.
Visit to the black truffle fields in season and meet with local artisans.
End of the trip and return.

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Meeting point

Rural accommodation in Valdeganga

Itinerary

Day 1: Valdeganga

Day 2: Valdeganga, Belmonte

Day 3: Belmonte, Buendia

Day 4: Buendia, Beteta

Day 5: Beteta, Molina de Aragón

Day 6: Molina de Aragón, Brihuega

Day 7: Brihuega, Arbancon

Day 8: Arbancon

Included

❖ 7 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner (set menu), in rural, local or charming accommodation.

*Menus can be adapted to the customer

❖ Available or similar accommodations:

➢ Valdeganga – Rural houses Huerto del Abuelito

➢ Belmonte – Casa Palacio Buena Vista or Hotel Palacio del Infante or Hotel El Bálsamo

➢ Buendía – La Fuente Apartments

➢ Brihuega – Hostal Villa de Brihuega or Hotel Princesa Elima

➢ Arbancón – Casa Rural La Tahona or Casa Rural las Golondrinas

➢ Beteta – Hotel los Tilos or Balneário Solán de Cabras

➢ Molina de Aragón – Rural Accommodation Molino del Batán or Hotel San Francisco

❖ Available restaurants or similar:

➢ Valdeganga – Los Murcias Restaurant or Flax Café Bar

➢ Belmonte – La Cochera Restaurant or La Cañeta Grill

➢ Buendía – Buendía Restaurant or Casa de Las Médicas Restaurant

➢ Brihuega – El Tolmo Grill or La Muralla Restaurant

➢ Arbancón – El Refugio del Abuelo or El Mirador de Arbancón

➢ Beteta – Los Tilos Restaurant or Casa Tere Restaurant

➢ Molina de Aragón – El Molino del Batán Restaurant or Manlía Restaurant

❖The route is available from 1 pax

❖ The base price includes all services in accommodations/your own vehicle.

❖Insurance. (See casuistry)

Excluded

❖ Transportation

❖ Lunches

❖ Drinks

❖ Gasoline

❖ Tolls

❖ Breakfasts and dinners: All dishes outside the agreed menu will be considered an extra. which will be paid directly at the establishment by the client.

❖ Everything NOT indicated in the included

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to weather phenomena, no refunds or compensation are contemplated.

❖Food intolerances and allergies: It is the customer's responsibility to inform in advance about any food intolerance or allergy.

❖Customer's responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries or accidents that the customer may suffer during the route, scheduled activities or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Consult casuistry)

❖Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for changes in the itinerary caused by the closure of facilities, modifications of schedules or adjustments in the operation of the places visited due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternatives will be proposed according to availability.

❖ Late arrival to activities: It is the client's responsibility to show up punctually to the scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered cancelled without the right to a refund.

❖Official schedules and changes outside of hours: The activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside of official hours, this may be done at an additional charge, subject to availability. It is recommended to consult beforehand to manage the necessary adjustments.

❖Confirmation voucher: Once the booking is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with the confirmation of all the services included in the trip. Throughout the route, the customer must have in paper or digital format the confirmation of all the services provided by TGTE to present in the establishments.

❖Stamp your Magic Passport: During the tour, you will have the opportunity to stamp your Magic Passport, registering the villages visited. There are two formats available:

➢ Physical format: It can be requested and picked up at the tourist office of any Magical Town.

➢ Digital format: Available through the Magical Towns App, where you can digitize your physical passport or keep a digital record.

Becoming a Master Traveler is easy, you just have to stamp your passport in each destination and enjoy the experience to the fullest.