Detailed introduction to the Spanish Don Quixote Route tourist route

The Route of Don Quixote is a famous tourist route in Spain. Along the way, we can experience the life journey of Don Quixote. Let’s take a look at the detailed introduction of the Spanish Don Quixote Route travel route. Welcome to read.

The Road of Don Quixote

Madrid-Aranjuez-Puerto Lapice-Toboso-Cripta That (Campo de Criptana)-Argamasilla

Everyone is familiar with "Don Quixote". The story takes place in La Mancha (La Mancha) in central Spain. There is a route in the novel that describes the protagonist's journey - the "Ruta de Don Quijote" (Ruta de Don Quijote).

Starting from Madrid, we first visit Aranjuez, the former royal resort. The palace, gardens and Casa del Labrador (Casa del Labrador) are all good visiting options.

Then we headed south to the village of Puerto Lapice, which was once the town where Cervantes lived. Now the place where he lived has become the Don Quixote Inn (La Pice). venta de Quijote).

Then take a taxi or a local tourist bus east to El toboso, which is the village where Don Quixote’s dream lover Dulcinea lives. The prototype and residence are now used as local museums. There is a Cervantes Library in the central square of the town, which contains a collection of "Don Quixote" from all over the world.

The small town Campo de Criptana (Campo de Criptana) not far south of El Tovoso is famous for its windmills. This is the place where "Don Quixote fought the windmills". Come to the small town The hilltops near the town overlook these windmills and the land of La Mancha.

Continue walking south to reach the final stop of the trip, Argamasilla, which is the hometown of Don Quixote and the place where Cervantes spent his prison life. In addition to the small towns along the Don Quixote Route, you can also visit Toledo or Cuenca. If you want to experience the local food and customs of La Mancha, it is recommended that you stay in the Spanish state-run hotel that has been transformed from ancient castles and monasteries. Castle Hotel (Parador).

Transportation: Take a small train from Madrid Chamartin Station to Aranjuez, and then take a taxi or bus to other towns. Several small towns are very close to each other.