Cuenca Travel Guide

 solopes Says:  A convent from the 16th century, located at the castle's entrance, was occupied since 1602 by the "Carmelitas descalzas". Nowadays it is used by the "Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo" and the museum of the foundation António Perez. 

 pugwashman Says:  Cuenca Old Town has lots of interesting sights, from the Plaza Major to the Cathedral to the Monastery, the Hanging Houses, the Saint Paul bridge across the ravine to the Parador and the Parador itself. It's quite compact so easy to find your way around, but it is on a hill... 

 pugwashman Says:  The Hanging Houses of Cuenca hang out over a ravine, and have become the iconic symbol of the City. In truth it is their wooden balconies that hang out, and only a few of them remain today. I believe one is a restaurant and another is a Museum. They date back to the 15th... 

 pugwashman Says:  If you take a drive out of Cuenca to the Enchanted City your route will take you along the banks of the Jucar River. Some of the scenery is spectacular, with Mountains, Lakes and Gorges. Throughout the trip there will be Vultures circling above, and you can go to the source... 

 pugwashman Says:  About a 45 minutes drive from Cuenca, through spectacular scenery, is the Enchanted City. This is an area of natural limestone rock formations, some of which supposedly resemble familiar objects. Some do, some don't, but we found it was best if you make up your own... 

 solopes Says:  The most famous bridge in Cuenca was built in 1902 in iron and wood. It is 100 meters long and 40 meters above the river level, coming from its deep bottom.The original bridge was built from 1533 to 1589, but collapsed. Maybe the high reputation of the new one comes from the... 

 solopes Says:  Looks like a church, but it is a hostel!Keeping the facade of an old school, the building was transformed in 1983 and became a "Posada". I don't know its qualities as a place to stay, but I do congratulate the owners for the idea. 

 solopes Says:  Located a little bit out of town, in a steep hill facing the hanging houses, this monastery from the 16th century merges a Gothic structure with renaissance decoration. Only the church and cloister show the initial image, everything else is later adding. 

 solopes Says:  Generally one of the remarkable buildings in Spanish cities, this official palace is not an exception. Closing the main medieval square - Plaza Mayor, its arches filter the access to the old quarter around the castle, and gave to the square an ambiance of intimacy and... 

 Aitana Says:  This park is in the city center, a few meters from the main street and the market. With its 13000 square meters, it is a perfect place for children: swings, fountains, sand ground in the passages, trees… There is a music kiosk in the center.The second picture was taken the... 

 DSwede Says:  We had come to Meson Jose before to have a couple drinks in the patio. It is on a rather popular street with a few different bars and restaurants. If this place is full, feel free to try your luck at the others on the same street.The patio fills up quickly when the weather... 

 DSwede Says:  Who says that just because you don't know the language you don't know what people are saying?! They are staying 'we have a good healthy sense of humor'... that's one thing I've found from walking around the streets of Cuenca.This particular find is on the top of the old... 

 solopes Says:  This is a very easy and interesting trail, for a short walk. Located a few kilometers out of town, this is very well signposted and prepared to people of all ages. The appreciation of the many shapes of the rock formations advise a calm walk.