Cuenca and surrounding areas
City of Cuenca
The Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas) over the gorge of the Huécar River are famous, a sight that defies gravity and captures the imagination, a symbol of the city and a testament to medieval architecture. Also noteworthy is the Spanish Abstract Art Museum, located in these houses; the Plaza Mayor, with its terraces for snacks; the Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián, a Gothic gem; the Skyscrapers of Cuenca, 15th and 16th- century towers showcasing the city’s fascinating popular architecture; the Mangana Tower, with panoramic views; or the San Pablo Convent, now converted into the Parador de Cuenca.
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Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas)
Enchanted City (Ciudad Encantada)
Surroundings of Cuenca
A must-see is the Enchanted City (Ciudad Encantada), a spectacular site created over 90 million years ago by wind, water, and ice, covering more than 3 km.
For more information:
https://www.ciudadencantada.es
Other places of interest include the village of Uña, next to the lagoon of the same name, 36 km from Cuenca—the viewpoint offers magnificent views of the Júcar River canyon.
80 km from Cuenca, within the Serranía de Cuenca, you can visit the source of the Cuervo River, considered a natural monument (3.2 km along accessible paths and easy trails).
The El Hosquillo Nature Park, in the heart of the Serranía Alta de Cuenca, is also worth visiting. It features various ecosystems: from high crags where protected birds of prey nest to abundant pine forests, and the Escabas River and Truchas Stream, home to common trout and otters.
To visit, it is ESSENTIAL to make a reservation in advance on the website:
https://www.parqueelhosquillo.com
Cuervo River
Lagunas de Cañada del Hoyo
The Lagunas de Cañada del Hoyo is an area made up of seven lagoons of seven different colors. It is located 40 km from Cuenca, in the municipality of Cañada del Hoyo, and has a large, free parking lot. Of these lagoons, only three are publicly owned and open to visitors: Laguna de la Cruz (also called de la Gitana), Lagunillo del Tejo, and Laguna del Tejo.
The Segóbriga Archaeological Park, 76 km from Cuenca, contains well-preserved Roman and Celtiberian ruins. It is located in the municipality of Saelices.
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