Cifuentes

Cifuentes, a village with a deep medieval flavour in the Alcarria region, is a major historical stop for pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Its name alludes to "the hundred springs" of the area, already hinting at its natural wealth. The village is dominated by the imposing figure of its castle, built by Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century, whose walls and keep are witnesses to its noble past. At the heart of Cifuentes is its Plaza Mayor covered portico, a space of great charm. For the pilgrim, a visit to El Salvador Church, with its magnificent Romanesque doorway, is a special moment of connection with art and spirituality on the Way. The locality offers services for the pilgrim and a peaceful atmosphere for rest. In the context of the pilgrimage to Santiago, Cifuentes is an stage that immerses the traveller in medieval Castile, in Alcarria landscapes and in the history of a route forged by shepherds and wool merchants.