Cuenca Province

The hanging houses of Cuenca, perched on cliffs, and the rock formations of the Ciudad Encantada showcase Castile's distinctive mountain scenery.

Cuenca Province lies in eastern Castilla-La Mancha, with terrain running from the La Mancha plain to the Cuenca mountains. The old city of Cuenca, the capital, is built on a rocky ridge between the Júcar and Huécar river gorges. Its hanging houses, clinging to the cliff edge, and the Puente de San Pablo are its signature sights, and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nearby Ciudad Encantada ("Enchanted City") is known for its weathered karst rock formations, and the mountains also have river canyons and forests. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Cuenca's high-speed rail station connects to Madrid and Valencia, with short journey times.

Destinations

• Cuenca
• La Mancha Windmills (Campo de Criptana)

Itineraries

• La Mancha Windmills and Cuenca Cliffside Town – Drive from Madrid through windmill ridges and historic castles to Cuenca, ending with the magical rock formations of Ci…
• Madrid and the Old Towns of Castile – Three days in the city, plus day trips to Toledo and Segovia, then an overnight stay in the cliff-side town of Cuenca