The best traffic-free bike rides around Moral De Calatrava

What to see in Membrilla Church of Santiago el Mayor A 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic church, meticulously restored. Highlights include its imposing tower, chapels, and decoration with plant and geometric motifs. Hermitage of Cristo del Espino A place of devotion surrounded by nature, ideal for a peaceful stroll and enjoying panoramic views. Historic Center and Plaza del Sitio Cobblestone streets, traditional La Mancha architecture, and a lively square where you can experience local life. Ethnographic Museum and Municipal Art Gallery Perfect for learning about local history and culture.

The roundabout in Torralba de Calatrava next to the Campoblanco Hotel Restaurant is located on Highway N-430, Km. 256. This hotel offers accommodations with a restaurant, bar, and free parking. It's a popular spot for travelers visiting the area, and the restaurant is known for its varied menu, which includes Mediterranean and Spanish dishes.

Visiting Almagro Square is a must

Within the Campo de Calatrava region, this municipality attracts the attention of visitors because it is close to two salt lakes of volcanic origin, Argamasilla and Inesperada; once used as medicinal waters. Like other thermal springs, where the Infante Don Carlos ordered the construction of the Fuensanta Baths. In addition to its natural assets, religious assets are of importance, in the form of a church and sanctuary that we should not miss. Its 17th century church dedicated to San Juan Bautista was declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 1989. Its nave is covered by a barrel vault and has a polygonal apse and two doorways under porticos, one of them with a Papal Tiara. It is one of the few churches that preserves its three original altarpieces from the 18th century, the most important of which is the High Altar made of unpainted walnut wood and with allegories of the Trinity. In the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Saints we can also admire a beautiful altarpiece with Churrigueresque forms. The sanctuary is on the outskirts of the town and was built on an old Arab fortress. It has a single nave in which we can see mural paintings and a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Almagro is part of the Convent of the Assumption of Calatrava. This historic site was founded in 1504 by Gutierre de Padilla and features a mix of architectural styles, including Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance. The church was largely completed by 1519 and is known for its single nave with star-shaped vaults and a polygonal apse.

Torralba de Calatrava is located in the centre of the province of Ciudad Real. It belongs to the historic Campo de Calatrava and orographically forms part of the western plain of La Mancha, a large geological depression filled with marl, clay and sandstone. The Guadiana River runs through the northern part of its area, together with the La Posadilla, Morillas and Pellejero streams, which caused so many shocks in past centuries with their floods.

The Manzanares Castle (Castillo de Pilas Bonas) is included in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Historical-Artistic Interest carried out by the Ministry of Culture in 1979. Although there are still many dark points regarding the origin of the Castle and the town of Manzanares, various historians agree that the Castle must have been built around the year 1239, after the demarcation of the territories of the orders of Santiago and Calatrava. The reasons for its construction would probably be the proximity to the Azuer River, the existence of wells with abundant water or the crossing of roads and trails.

In Manzanares, various tourist tours are offered to get to know the most emblematic sites that the town has. Guided tours are carried out from the Tourist Office, mainly touring the historic center of the town.