USEFUL INFORMATION
Madrid International Airport, the main one in Spain, is located just 75km from the city of Toledo and 50km from the city of Guadalajara. These two cities can be reached quickly by high-speed train in a few minutes. The rest of the capitals of Castilla-La Mancha can also be reached by high speed in just over an hour.
All the cities and the most touristic and important towns of Castilla-La Mancha are connected by bus. Both by train and by bus there are services from early in the day until late in the afternoon.
• Madrid-Toledo-67km
• Madrid-Guadalajara-52km
• Madrid-Cuenca-166km
• Madrid-Ciudad Real-190km
• Madrid- Albacete-250km
In winter, temperatures often drop below 0ºC in most of the region. The average temperature for the month of January is below 6º C, with numerous frosts on cloudless nights, frosts are also frequent in early spring and late autumn.
In summer they frequently exceed 30º C, reaching sporadically more than 35º C. The mildest summers, below 22º on a monthly basis, occur in the north and northeast of Guadalajara and in the mountainous areas of Cuenca, where the averages do not They rise from 18º C.
Rainfall is low and is between 400 and 600 liters per square meter per year. Castilla-La Mancha is included within the so-called “dry Spain”. The aridity indices are very high, especially in La Mancha and the southeast.
Castilla-La Mancha offer a great diversity of touristic accommodation from rural houses in the mountain range, spa wellness to relax, boutique hotels, Palaces, Castles.…
If you want to relax and enjoy of nature, you can find accommodation in country houses, caves converted into first-class lodgings, excellent quality camping and hundreds of charming places, among which splendid spas for wellness tourism stand out, that make the region one of the most visited and valued nationally and internationally.
If you prefer to learn more about the history of Spain and Castilla-La Mancha, there are Palaces, Castles and Monuments that has been renewed and convert in luxury boutique hotels in which you can stay and enjoy of a historical tour.
You can find the information about the properties in this link: http://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/alojamientos/
The region has also created a brand called “Hospederías”; which are exclusive and unique accommodations in the heart of some of the most evocative destinations in Castilla-La Mancha. The project seeks to highlight excellent accommodation establishments with a stamp of territorial authenticity, located in notable destinations in the region.
You can look for more info about Hospedería in the following website: http://hospederiascastillalamancha.es/
There are five festivals declared of International Tourist Interest: Corpus Christi in Toledo, Albacete Festival, Cuenca Religious Music Week, and Holy Week in Cuenca, Toledo and Hellín. Along with them, there are also many other festivals with the recognition of “Festival with National Interest” or “Festival with Regional interest”.
The festivals and fairs of Castilla-La Mancha are a unique opportunity to get to know the culture of its towns and cities, to get closer to its most ancient traditions, to share feelings with its people.
If you want more information you can visit the website: https://agenda365.castillalamancha.es
Albacete´s fair
Armaos parade in Almagro
Medieval fights in Belmonte
Tamborada of Hellín
