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Consuegra, Spain
A row of white windmills and a castle on a ridge above the plains of La Mancha, the image of Don Quixote country. Drive up for sunset; one mill is open as a small museum.
On the Cerro Calderico above Consuegra there were originally 13 windmills in a row; twelve survive. Many bear names from "Don Quixote", such as Sancho, Rucio or Clavileño; some still have their milling machinery, and a small museum and visitor centre are part of the site. The Sancho mill dates from the 16th century and is the venue for Consuegra's Saffron Festival, held on the last weekend of October.
The castle of La Muela, of Moorish origin, crowns the hill. In 1183 Alfonso VIII gave it to the Order of St John, which extended it in the 12th and 13th centuries; it has three defensive rings and has been restored in recent decades. In 2008 the Cerro Calderico, with its castle and windmills, was given protected status as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC). The castle stands high above the plain of La Mancha; for opening times of the castle and mills, it is best to ask the Consuegra tourist office.
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- Consuegra, Spain
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- 39.4486, -3.6040
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Consuegra windmills?
Consuegra windmills is in Consuegra, Spain, at GPS 39.4486, -3.6040. It is about 35 km from Alcázar de San Juan.
Can you camp near Consuegra windmills?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Consuegra, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Consuegra windmills?
Consuegra windmills is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: La Mancha: windmills and the hanging houses of Cuenca.
What is there to see near Consuegra windmills?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tablas de Daimiel (35 km), Mirador del Valle, Toledo (57 km), Toledo Cathedral (58 km) and Royal Palace of Aranjuez (65 km).
When is the best time to visit Consuegra windmills?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)