Route through Cuenca in a motorhome through 12 destinations

The province of Cuenca in a motorhome has long been the territory of Kucavana. For those who have been following us for a long time, surely you know that all our summer trips end in Cuenca or, more precisely, in one of its beautiful micro-towns, Úcles.

In Uclés, our family has part of its heart and here, all our trips always end, whether they start in Albacete, in Poland or wherever.

For this reason, today, we want to explain to you in this post the best of Cuenca by motorhome. A journey through different thematic routes where both adults and children will enjoy quixotic places, prehistory, Roman history and medieval towns. A trip where you will savor the best of Castilian gastronomy.

Stay and read on to discover the best of the province of Cuenca by motorhome.

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Cuenca capital in a motorhome: medieval town, culture and much more

In Cuenca, you will be able to discover a city that uphill and downhill can be discovered very well on foot and of which there is no corner without waste.

We highly recommend taking a free walking tour or guided tour of Cuenca . There are even some nighttime tours that are well worth doing to see the city in a day. Another useful option, especially with children, is to take the city's tourist train , which helps make exploring the city easier on the hills.

In Cuenca, don't miss the lower part of the Júcar River gorge , its historic center , and the Museum of Paleontology of Castilla-La Mancha (MUPA) , which houses a fine collection of the paleontological heritage of this autonomous community of Spain. Finally, you also shouldn't miss the Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha , located in the same old town and housed in a former convent.

You can see more about what to see and where to spend the night in Cuenca in a motorhome here

Belmonte, its castle and the Trebuchet park

Belmonte Castle is a fortress located on the San Cristóbal hill, on the outskirts of the town of Belmonte (Cuenca). Its construction began in 1456 by order of the Marquis of Villena, Juan Pacheco, and was not completed until 1468. Belmonte Castle represented an important enclave in the War of Succession. After its splendor, it suffered several centuries of semi-abandonment until Eugenia de Montijo, as heir to the house of Villena, promoted some restoration works from 1857.

It has been declared a Historic-Artistic Monument and stands out for its good state of preservation, its special structure and its exterior, which is practically the same as when it was built. It is, therefore, one of the best preserved castles in Spain and has been the setting for films such as El Cid, by Antony Mann, and Juana la loca, by Vicente Aranda.

Through the following link http://castillodebelmonte.com , you can purchase tickets and stay up to date on combat tournaments, archery and other activities that are organized there.

Trebuchet Park, in Belmonte Castle, is the largest full-scale siege engine park in the world. Along the route, you can discover 40 full-scale siege engines that were perfectly operational as they were at that time.

To park in Belmonte in a motorhome you can do it in the same parking lot of the castle. Now to sleep, being quite inclined, you may prefer another place.

Don Quixote's windmills in Mota del Cuervo

And since you're in La Mancha, you can't miss a visit to the seven windmills of Mota del Cuervo, where Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote once roamed and where the author himself lived for a time. Of the seven windmills (each with a name), three are open to visitors, and only one, called El Zurdo (The Left -Handed One ) because its sails turn in the opposite direction to the others, is original. Various studies suggest that there may have been as many as 23 windmills at one time.

You can check the opening hours and access information to plan your visit at the following link: http://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/patrimonio/molinos–mota-del-cuervo-23164/descripcion/

To park the motorhome you can do it right in front of the mills, in its parking lot. That is why it is perhaps not the best place to spend the night because it depends on the day there are large bottles of young people from the town in the picnic area.

Uclés, medieval town at the foot of its castle and the Monastery called the Little Escorial

Uclés smells of whitewashed houses, wheat and sunflowers. Its hills, with lavender and rosemary. Uclés breathes peace, harmony and serenity. Uclés tastes like the most traditional La Mancha, but with a touch of modernity, probably due to its proximity to Madrid. On the other hand, it tastes of simplicity, like its delicious japaipas, fried cakes made from flour and water. In Uclés everything is easy, life is breathed and absorbed through every pore. A place to stop and reset on a long journey.

In Uclés you cannot miss the visit to its Monastery, the so-called small Escorial de la Mancha, and visit the Wine Victim wine tavern, where you can taste a good Uclés Denomination of Origin wine, where Víctor and his wife will serve you with total sympathy. the best of this land in a family and quiet environment.

And if you like wine, don't miss this tour of local wineries, which you can book here.

Finally, if you have any strength left after the wine, we recommend you walk along the river, along the Senda de las Huertas, drink water at the fountain, in front of the beautiful medieval gate of Uclés, and go to the pond. A pleasant walk that many of its locals do every day in summer, when the sun goes down.

To sleep and do services for your motorhome, Uclés has a free motorhome area next to the municipal sports center, a very quiet area 5 minutes from the old town.

The Serranía de Cuenca in a motorhome

It is one of the mountains that make up the Iberian System and constitutes a succession of abrupt relief forms and intricate geological formations that cover thick forest masses of pine forests.

Walking through the Serranía de Cuenca is a wonderful experience where we can spot an important community of birds, as well as dream and enjoy the formations of incalculable geological value of Tormagales , Los Callejones , or La Ciudad Encantada , which look like cities sculpted by fairies and elves.

The Serranía de Cuenca mountain range encompasses 11 municipalities. Within the park, there are three Interpretation Centers located in the towns of Tragacete, Uña, and Valdemeca. These centers are not always open to the public, so it is advisable to check their opening hours and seasons. Contact: +34 969 17 69 84 or +34 969 17 83

What to see in the Serranía de Cuenca in a motorhome

From the Serranía de Cuenca we recommend you to see different emblematic places such as: The Enchanted City, the Devil's Window in Vilalba, the crafts and ceramics of Priego, the Majadas and the Laguna de Uña.

the enchanted city

Located in the town of Valdecabras (Cuenca), in the heart of the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park and surrounded by vast pine forests, the Enchanted City is a geological formation that emerged from the seabed of the Tethys Ocean. It is the result of the action of water, wind, and ice over thousands of years, and today, adults and children alike enjoy letting their imaginations soar.

It can be visited with a guided tour or independently following a circular route where pets are allowed and for which an entrance fee must be paid.

The Devil's Window in Vilalba

This is a natural viewpoint in the form of a cave, offering a panoramic view of the Júcar River as it carves its way through a narrow gorge, hundreds of meters below. It's an ideal spot to enjoy the scenery and practice adventure sports, such as canyoning or the Ventano del Diablo Via Ferrata . A recommended stop on your visit to the Sierra de Cuenca, it's located at the foot of the road that connects the town of Villalba de la Sierra with the Ciudad Encantada (Enchanted City ).

According to the legend that gives rise to its name, from this place, the Devil held witchcraft sessions and pushed into the abyss everyone who looked out for him.

And if you like legends, don't miss the one about the Devil's Window : https://www.lifecuenca.es/reportajes/leyenda-y-misterio/leyendas-del-ventano-del-diablo-3936

The Majadas

This municipality in Cuenca province gets its name from the shepherds who first settled there, seeking refuge for the night. Within Las Majadas lies a second enchanted city, called Los Callejones de las Majadas (The Alleyways of Las Majadas ), located in the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park. The tour begins about 3 km from the town center of Las Majadas, and there are several routes depending on the duration and difficulty. The landscape is composed of Cretaceous limestone rocks, eroded by wind and water, which have created exceptional and impressive formations reminiscent of passageways, arches, bridges, or monoliths.

You can easily visit the Majadas and the source of the Cuervo River with this tour from Cuenca, and thus forget about driving the motorhome through the narrow roads of the Serranía de Cuenca.

Crafts and ceramics from Priego

Priego is a municipality in the north of the province of Cuenca. Located between the Serranía and the Alcarria regions, it boasts a rich and varied natural heritage.

Apart from its via ferrata, it is worth highlighting its pottery tradition, an art that has existed in the province of Cuenca since ancient times and which gave rise to an industry that, in the 1752th century, was registered in the Ensenada Cadastre (XNUMX). .

The old trades related to pottery and wicker still represent a sign of identity of the town of Priego, where you can visit a traditional pottery workshop. Its pottery is easily recognizable by the decoration with iron oxide of singular motifs and, almost always, unglazed.

The Laguna de Una

It is a lagoon located in the municipality of Uña (province of Cuenca). It was formed by the closure of a natural (and artificially raised) river dam on the Rincón stream, a tributary of the Júcar River. The Uña Lagoon is part of the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park and covers an area of ​​15 hectares.

This is a place rich in fauna and flora, where you can enjoy the flight of waterfowl and birds of prey among many other representative species of the Serranía de Cuenca. The path that surrounds the Lagoon, with a route of approximately 3,5 km, is totally flat and runs practically along its banks, giving you landscapes of great inspiration and great photographic appeal.

La Roma in Cuenca: Segóbriga, Lapis Specularis mine and the town of Noheda

An easy way to make sure you don't miss anything and see all these must-see Roman sites in Cuenca is to take this guided tour departing from Cuenca city . This helps you understand the history of Roman Cuenca and allows you to easily and quickly see almost all the places we explain below.

Rome in Cuenca: Segóbriga

The Segóbriga Archaeological Park , located in the municipality of Saelices, about 4 km from Cuenca, is organized around the Roman city of the same name. The site is one of the most important Roman archaeological complexes in Spain, and its remains include all the representative public buildings of Roman architecture. Segóbriga offers the opportunity to understand the urban characteristics of this period because it is free of any superimposed cities.

Lapis Specularis Mine

In Cuenca, you can also discover and delve into the mining activity carried out during Roman times for the extraction of Lapis Specularis , a type of selenite gypsum that, due to its transparency, was used as glass. The mines of Cuenca were, in Roman times, the most important in the empire.

Currently, the mines of La Mora Encantada in Torrejoncillo del Rey, La Condenada and La Vidriosa in Osa de la Vega and Las Cuevas de Sanabrio in Saceda del Río in Huete can be visited.

Noheda's Village

It is an archaeological site located near the town of Noheda in Cuenca. The villa was discovered by chance in 1984 during farming work carried out by the Lledó family, owners of the land, when a fragment of mosaic was uncovered. The remains belong to a Roman villa and are notable for containing the most spectacular figurative mosaic in the entire empire.

To visit this site you must take into account that only guided tours are carried out and with prior reservation:

 Lever Torcas and Dead Earth

This natural monument, located in the heart of the province of Cuenca, is comprised of centuries-old pine and juniper trees and one of Spain's most important geological formations, with over twenty sinkholes and dolines. Sinkholes are depressions in the ground caused by the collapse of cave roofs, turning the area into a vast sieve for rainwater. While the water seeps into aquifers and emerges elsewhere, the landscape of the sinkholes dries out, hence the name " Tierra Muerta" (Dead Land ).

Within the same area is located the paleontological site of Las Hoyas , of great scientific value and which we have already mentioned previously.

The site is free to enter and has two interpretive trails. The access isn't the widest, and it might not be ideal for campervans, so you can also take this tour from Cuenca, which you can book here.

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