Albacete, Castilla la Mancha

Albacete, Castilla La Mancha - Overview:

Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday, Albacete is a beautiful rural area located on the plains of La Mancha. It is an ideal location for those seeking an abundance of nature with a vast array of outdoor activities including hunting, cycling, kayajking, paragliding, canoeing, trekking, swimming, tennis and golf.

Albacete, Castilla La Mancha - Geography:

Albacete is a province of central Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. Albacete has a population of approximately 370,000 and its capital is Albacete. It is bordered by the provinces of Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, Granada, Jaen, Ciudad Real, and Cuenca.

Albacete city is the most populated urban centre in the region. The 'Lagunas de Ruidera' lie between Albacete and Ciudad Real provinces. With 15 lakes streching over 35km, this is where the Guadiana river originates. They are part of the Natural Park of the 'Lagunas de Ruidera'.

Albacete, Castilla La Mancha - Sightseeing:

Albacete is home to the 16th century cathedral of 'San Juan Bautista', 'Posada del Rosario', archaeology museum, the 'Palacio de la Diputacion', the 'Pasaje Lodares', Monastery of the 'Encarnacion', 'Paseo de la Libertad', and the streets of 'Marques de Molins' and 'Tesifonte Gallego'.

Albacete, Castilla La Mancha - Shopping:

Albacete, the capital of the province of the same name, is renowned for its knife-making industry. It is a centuries old tradition and some of the brands are world famous. Other interesting metal handicrafts in copper and bronze can also be found in Albacete.

Albacete, Castilla La Mancha - Gastronomy:

Saffron and garlic are excellent cooking products from the region and local specialities to look out for include 'sopa boba', 'La villa en caldo'.

Albacete, Castilla la Mancha - Our holiday accommodation and service:

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