Home to less than 10,000 people, the town of Almagro is one of the greatest jewels in Spain. Situated south east of Ciudad Real the town is full of convents and palaces worth visiting. It is a surprising city with terraces of all types with many heavily influenced by the Arabs who settled here many years ago.
If you come to Almagro, it’s like taking a stroll through history as there are many sights to visit such as the church of the Dominican ones, San Bartholomew, and the church of the Mother of God. They all deserve a visit as well as the hermitages of San Juan, San Blas and San Francisco and furthermore the hermitage of San Augustin has even been turned into an exhibition hall. In the main square aptly titled “Plaza Mayor” all kinds of taverns may be found offering the typical gastronomy of the region. For example “gachas” are a typical dish from the area made with eggplants or “migas” with fish and peppers.
In July, during the International Theatre Festival, a special visit to Almagro is worth the trouble in spite of the summery heat. During these days the Corral de Comedias, a traditional theatre dating from the XVII century reopens its doors for performances.
Some hostels serve hearty, super-cheap meals, often in family-style settings.
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