Chinchilla de Montearagón

Chinchilla of Montearagón, a historic village in the province of Albacete, is one of the most monumental and scenic stops on the South East Route. Perched atop a hill, it has been a strategic outpost since ancient times. Its profile is dominated by the imposing Castle of the Marquis of Villena. For pilgrims, arriving at Chinchilla is a visual reward, with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manchegan plain. The old town, declared a Historic-Artistic Ensemble, is a maze of steep streets and noble houses. The archpriestal church of Santa María del Salvador is another of its treasures. One of its distinctive features are its cave neighborhoods, excavated into the hillside. With a good range of services, including a pilgrim's hostel, Chinchilla is an unforgettable stop. It is a place to immerse oneself in history, enjoy breathtaking scenery and feel the essence of La Mancha from above, a key milestone on the Jacobean pilgrimage.