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Alcázar de San Juan
640 m AltitudeHeart of La Mancha and cradle of nobles. Alcázar de San Juan, with its windmills and heritage, is a stopover with a deep Cervantine flavor on the Argar Route.
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Discover Alcázar de San Juan
Alcázar of San Juan is a historic city in Ciudad Real with a strong connection to the figure of Cervantes and Don Quixote. For the pilgrim, it's a stop that offers a more literary journey to La Mancha. Its windmills on Cerro de San Antón evoke the famous adventure. The city, which was the seat of the Grand Priorate of the Order of Saint John, preserves a notable heritage, with the Torreón del Gran Prior and the church of Santa María la Mayor. With an lively atmosphere and all services available, it's an ideal stage for a cultural break, to explore Cervantine legacy and enjoy Manchegan cuisine.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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Route of the Argar
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