Consuegra Windmills
Molinos de Consuegra
A line of white windmills and a medieval castle along a ridge on the La Mancha plain, a landmark of the windmill scenes in “Don Quixote.”
Consuegra lies about 120 km south of Madrid on the La Mancha plain. Twelve old windmills with white bodies and black roofs line the Calderico ridge behind the town. Together with the medieval castle on the summit (Castle of La Muela), they form the classic scene of the “battle with the windmills” in Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” Some of the windmills are open to visitors, where you can see the milling machinery, and one doubles as a visitor center. Castle admission is about €5. The windmill silhouettes are most beautiful at sunset. In late October the town holds a saffron festival, with flower-picking and stigma-stripping contests and folk performances. Transport is inconvenient, so most visitors drive or join a Toledo and windmills day tour. It is about 1 hour from Toledo. The ridge is windy, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Windmill exterior open all day; castle approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Toledo
- Royal Palace of Aranjuez
- Chinchón
- Reina Sofía Museum
- El Rastro Flea Market
- Royal Botanic Garden of Madrid
- Prado Museum
- El Retiro Park