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breughel Says: There is a nice walk under pine trees on the side of the Jucar ravine to the Embalse (dam) de Alarcon.Spanning the river are two bridges, both of Arab construction built on older Roman onesA map of walks can be obtained at the tourist office where they speak English and...
breughel Says: The main square and the streets were nearly empty (in the week in 2006).Nevertheless it is possible to eat in Alarcon. There is the restaurant of the parador (but once the waiters are busy they don't care about new arrivals). Informal but good is the restaurant Asador on the...
breughel Says: The hill where the village is situated seems to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. It was conquered by the Romans, converted into a fortress by the Arabs and conquered back by Alfonso VIII. The enclosing ramparts are one of the best known and most complete defence...
breughel Says: The small town of Alarcon is a well preserved fortress, going back to the Moslem period, located inside a loop of the river Jucar at 90 Km south of Cuenca. The ravine formed by the river has a depth of about 100 m providing a natural protection for the town. A second loop of...
barbskie Says: As we came to the village, one of the first thing we did was to visit this castle, the home of Parador de Alarcon. The castle and its surroundings is a fascination.
barbskie Says: The route gets closer to the history and the natural environment of Alarcon village. Allong the path, architectural structures and defensive fortress captivates the visitor's attention to appreciate its medieval magnificence. Beautiful landscapes and natural gorges carved by...
barbskie Says: This tower was built in the 14th century , sorrounded by a wall which defended the access to the Alarchoncillos Peninsula.
barbskie Says: This particular structure was carried out like the other tower by Don Juan Manuel, the Infante of Castille. It was a very strong defensive bastion at his time. It is situated on a hill at the opposite side of the castle overlooking the gorge and the village.
The Church of San Juan de Bautista
barbskie Says: Located at the Don Juan manuel Square. An 18th century building with an old Romanisque church.
1 Review and 0 Opinions This Parador situated in the castle of Alarcon has only 16 rooms. The most sensational are situated...
barbskie Says: This parador hotel is in a castle of a Moorish medieval origin in the 8th century, renovated into a modern-historical style. The rooms are limited thus, it is necessarily to book ahead. We did not check-in here but took some refreshments and photos. I made a quick look up to...
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Alarcon, in the province of Cuenca at 90 Km south of this town is worthwhile a visit even a stay in the Parador. The small town is a well preserved fortress, going back to the Moslem period, located...
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A walled village in the south of Cuenca province, built to a medieval plan and well preserved. The village has four 'must-see' churches and a castle where Don Juan Manuel wrote most of his works. The...
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Its a little off the beaten track but if passing you must see Alarcon - its just an amazing view as you come about 1km off the main N111 road from Honrubia thru to Motilla. You come to the brow of a...
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