El Provencio

El Provencio, a village nestled in the La Mancha plain of Castile-La Mancha, is a traditional stop on the Southeastern Way of St James. Watered by the Záncara river, its main historical landmark is an ancient Roman bridge, a testament to the old communication routes that have shaped the current Jacobean route. For pilgrims traversing the vastness of La Mancha, El Provencio offers a restorative break in a genuinely rural setting. The village has basic services, including an albergue, and the hospitality of its people. It is an stage that allows one to enjoy the tranquility of the landscape, marked by fields of cultivation and vineyards. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the atmosphere of its streets invite a peaceful stroll. In the long journey from the Mediterranean, El Provencio is a point of support that connects the walker with the history and essence of Don Quixote's lands, a simple but significant stop on the pilgrimage.