A tourist guide to Castilla–La Mancha

Less than 24 hours after the Belgian government started its offensive in southern Europe, Belgium gained two new territories.

The Portuguese didn’t put up much of a fight and the Spanish were to busy fighting windmills instead of Belgian forces. Same old, same old in La Mancha.

While we get some rest, here are my top things to do in Castilla-La Mancha:

Explore historic cities. Toledo should be on top of your to-do list. This beautiful city basically is an open-air museum. Make sure to wander the old Jewish Quarter, visit the beautiful Cathedral and witness the work of famous painter El Greco with your own eyes in the Church of Santo Tomé.

Other places worth visiting are Cuenca, Albacete and Sigüenza.

Follow in Don Quixote’s footsteps. La Mancha is the setting of the well-known novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Head over to Consuegra and discover the classic white windmills. Can’t get enough of windmills? Head over to Camp de Criptana for even more windmills (and beautiful scenery). Downside: The excessive amount of windmills attract a lot of Dutch tourists in sleurhutten.

Wine & gastronomy. The region is known for its wine production, so while you’re here: Take a sip! And of course, try some pairings with the local kitchen.  

Enjoy your well-deserved rest after a day of intense fighting and see you soon on the battlefield!