Camping in Castilla-La-Mancha

5 campsites in Spain, Castilla-La-Mancha

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Camping Mirador de Cabañeros
Spain, Castilla-La-Mancha, Ciudad Real, Horcajo de Los Montes

With panoramic views all around the Sierra de Valdefuertes mountains, Camping El Mirador de Cabañeros is set in the Cabañeros National Park. This is a well-cared-for, landscaped site with 44 terraced pitches on gravel, all with 6A electricity. Although pitches are level once sited, the approach is steep, which may cause difficulties for larger units.

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Camping Rio Mundo
Spain, Castilla-La-Mancha, Albacete, Molinicos

This uncomplicated and typically Spanish site is situated in the Sierra de Alcaraz (south of Albacete), just off the scenic route 412 between Elche de la Sierra and Valdepenas. The drive to this site is most enjoyable through beautiful scenery and from the west the main road is winding in some places. Shade is provided by mature trees for the 80 pitches and electricity (5/10A, 2-pin plug) is supplied to 70 (long leads are useful). It is in a beautiful setting with majestic mountains and wonderful countryside which begs to be explored. This is a brilliant place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and is ideal for those wanting to experience true rural Spain.

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Camping Caravaning Cuenca
Spain, Cuenca, Castile-la-Mancha, Cuenca-Tragacete, km 8

A 23ha forest 7km due north of Cuenca (World Heritage City) hosts Camping Caravaning Cuenca. The main touring area is divided into three sectors totalling 450 pitches (100 permanently occupied) plus a ‘free’ area on sloping ground and literally means pitch where you want. The free area, heavily forested and some distance from amenities, permits a stay at a lower price with a possible 6amp hook-up. (80 connections, long lead). On arrival you will be allocated a pitch to one of the 3 sectors, each with 10amp, however if not to your liking you can change. The 3 sectors do vary considerably from relatively uneven non-grass to quite pleasant flat grassed areas and pitch size also varies. Many pitches engage with numerous trees. Each sector has its own sanitary block which can be some distance.

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Camping El Greco
Spain, Castilla-La-Mancha, Toledo

Toledo was the home of the Grecian painter, El Greco, and the site that bears his name boasts a beautiful view of the ancient city from the restaurant, bar and attractive pool and terrace area. The friendly, family owners make you welcome and are proud of their site, which is the only one in Toledo (it can get crowded). The 150 pitches are of 80 sq.m. with 10A electricity connections and shade from strategically planted trees. Most have separating hedges that give privacy, with others in herringbone layouts (long leads required in this area). The River Tajo stretches alongside the site, which has an attractive, tree-lined approach.

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Camping Los Batanes
Spain, Castilla-La-Mancha, Albacete, Ossa de Montiel

This large campsite is in a lovely setting at the side of one of the many lakes in this area. The route to get here is beautiful, and it is well worth the trip, but careful driving was necessary in parts with our large motorhome.

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Castilla-La-Mancha

This region is located south of Madrid and occupies what was the southern part of the ancient kingdom of Castille, including the area known as La Mancha, universally famous as the setting for Miguel de Cervantes great novel ‘Don Quijote de la Mancha’.

The terrain can be divided into two distinct parts: the plateau, an extensive, flat land with very few mountains, and the mountainous areas, which encircle the plateau around the region’s borders, including the foothills along the massifs of the Central mountain range, the Iberian mountain range and the Sierra Morena.

Toledo is crammed with monuments, and nearly all the different stages of Spanish art are represented with Moorish-Mudejar-Jewish buildings; Gothic structures, such as the splendid cathedral; and Renaissance buildings. Toledo was also home to El Greco, and many of his paintings are displayed in the Museum of El Greco.

The region of Cuenca is surrounded by mountainous, craggy countryside, with the city itself home to extraordinary houses which hang over the cliff tops of the deep gorges. One of these has been converted into the Museum of Abstract Art. In the heartland of La Mancha, through the region of Ciudad Real, you can follow the Ruta de Don Quijote and see the famous windmills at Campo de Criptana.

Castilla-La-Mancha has five provinces: Albacete, Ciudad real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of interest

Almagro: home of international theatre festival.

Albacete: renowned for its knife-making industry, 16th-century cathedral.

Guadalajara: preserved Moorish walls, 10th-century bridge, Santa Maria la Mayor, 15th-century Duque del Infantado Palace

CUISINE OF THE REGION

Cuisine of the region

Local produce features heavily: aubergines, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, meat, including both game and farm animals. Wine from La Mancha, Valdepeñas, Méntrida, Almansa, Dominio de Valdepusa and Finca de Elez.

Alajú: an almond and nut pastry.

Bizcochás de Alcázar: a tart soaked in milk with sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.

Caldereta manchega: lamb stew.

Morteruelo: pâté made of pork and game birds.

Pisto manchego: a type of ratatouille with tomatoes, red and green peppers, courgettes, usually served hot as a side dish.

Tiznao: filleted cod which is flame-grilled in an earthenware dish with pepper, tomatoes, onions and garlic.