Stage of the Camino
Stage La Villa de Don Fadrique to Tembleque
From La Villa de Don Fadrique To Tembleque
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Distance
28.44 km
Duration
6.00 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ascent
160 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage is one of the longest and most demanding on the route, a journey across the Manchegan plain. The route is flat but very demanding due to its distance. It's a day for introspection and meditation. Arrival in Tembleque, a village with an impressive Plaza Mayor, is a monumental reward. This is a stage of overcoming, which strengthens both body and spirit.
The journey that unites Don Fadrique's Village with Tembleque is a flat stage that offers one of the architectural treasures of La Mancha as its reward. The route runs through a landscape of fields of grain and vineyards. Arrival at Tembleque marks the day's climax. Its main square is a masterpiece of popular architecture from the 17th century. A square in plan, it is porticaded with wooden columns and corridors on the upper floor, which served as stages for festivities. Its harmony and beauty are overwhelming. In addition to the square, Tembleque also has other monuments of interest, such as the church of Our Lady of the Assumption. It is a compulsory stop on the Levante Route.
Last updated: 22/08/2026
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