Castile-La Mancha trip planner

Often overlooked by tourists, Castile-La Mancha provided much of the setting for the adventures of one of the world’s most popular literary characters, Don Quixote de la Mancha. Expect your holiday to be dominated by attractions related to this creation of writer Miguel de Cervantes. Although much of this region is a windswept, battered plateau with a desert-like climate, it remains a symbol of Spanish culture with its award-winning Manchego cheese and olive plantations. The region’s prosperity continues to rest largely on agriculture and livestock, making it a good spot for agricultural tourism, which introduces visitors to its picturesque working farms and ranches. A signposted scenic route throughout the region visits locations featured prominently in the Cervantes novel. Plan your trip to Castile-La Mancha and other Spain destinations using our handy Spain trip planner.