Where can you sleep?
It is always a pleasure to discover new places to take a break for a few days, and if your landscape views change from one place to another, even better. There are some very typical views, such as Campos de Hellín, a great destination for a trip. Its mix of cultures make of this landscape a magical place.
Ayna is another charming destination for a visit, commonly known as the Switzerland from La Mancha, because of the views and location, between the mountains. And like this one, you will find many others that are open for you to discover.
What to do in the area?
Discovering many of the emblematic places in Albacete will be very easy. You will find a castle, a church, or a battle fought centuries ago almost in every town. Some of the most notable examples include the Minateda, a town where you can find archaeological sites, and cave paintings that are inscribed as UNESCO world heritage sites.
The castle of Alcalá de Júcar, ot the one in Almansa are also protagonists in the province of Albacete, just like the natural reserves of La Hoz de Júcar or the Nacimiento del río Mundo, which give this region an air of romanticism.
What typical foods are recommended?
I'm sure you have heard about some of its typical dishes, specially for those with a sweet tooth, the Miguelitos de la Roda are a traditional sweet from this area. They are made of puff pastry, and filled with cream, that make it a sweet delicacy for everyone. Cheese, soups, and the 'torta cenceña'are other traditional dishes that you'll love.
The truth is that it's gastronomy reflects the the deeply-rooted agricultural tradition of working in the fields, that required very filling daily meals that would help them puk through the day.
Where are the festivities?
If you would like to choose the dates for your trip according to the local festivities, it will be very easy for you in this province. The most important of them, without question is the Feria de Albacete, which takes place in September and lasts for ten days of partying and having fun on a binge, where you will be able to dance, try the local gastronomy, go shopping in the small stands in the streets and enjoy in general of this celebration honouring the Virgen de los Llanos, the patron saint of the city.
Easter is also a big celebration in this province. During that week, you will see processions, pilgrimages, and religious images, as well as those devoted to them, that will fill the streets of the city.
The carnival here is also a date to write down, with all the costumes, and chirigotas (street bands) that make of this one of the most joyful and entertaining celebrations of the year for tourists.
