Mota del Cuervo

Mota del Cuervo, nestled in the heart of La Mancha Conquense, is one of the most iconic and photogenic stops on the Southeastern Way of St James. Known as "The Balcony of Manchega", its profile is dominated by a set of seven windmills, magnificently preserved, which evoke immediately the adventures of Don Quixote. For the pilgrim, the climb up to the hill where the windmills sit is an unforgettable experience, rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Manchegan plain. The village was an important ceramics centre, and its barrio of cantarerías keeps alive the memory of this tradition. Its complex lagoon, of great ecological value, adds a natural attraction to the visit. Mota del Cuervo offers the pilgrim all necessary services, including a cozy hostel for pilgrims. It is a stop that combines literature, tradition, nature and Manchegan hospitality, a milestone that connects the pilgrim with the soul of Don Quixote's land on their journey to Santiago.