La Font de la Figuera to Almansa

The stage that connects La Font de la Figuera with Almansa is a 27.7 km journey that marks the pilgrim's entry into Castilla-La Mancha. The route leaves Valencia province and enters Albacete, changing the landscape definitively. The route starts at La Font de la Figuera (575 m) and traverses an undulating high plain with an initial climb reaching 750 meters of altitude. The landscape becomes drier and more open, with vast fields of cereal and vineyards defining the Manchegan plain. The route passes through dirt tracks and rural roads in a solitary and exposed environment that requires good preparation. Arrival at Almansa (712 m) is one of the most impactful moments on the South Camino. The city is dominated by its spectacular castle, an almohad fortress rising over a prominent rocky hill (the Eagle Hill), offering an unforgettable image. The old town of Almansa, with the Palace of the Counts of Cirat and the church of the Assumption, also deserves a visit. It's an stage that combines the hardness of the plain with the reward of one of Spain's most impressive castles.