San Clemente

San Clemente, one of the most monumental villages in La Mancha, is a stop of great historical and artistic interest on the Southeastern Way of St James. Declared a Historic-Artistic Ensemble, it offers pilgrims a cultural break in a setting of great beauty. Its Main Square, Renaissance-style and surrounded by arches, is one of the most beautiful in the region and the heart of the village. The old Town Hall, with its tower, and the Santiago Apóstol Parish Church, with its imposing factory, are witnesses to the glorious past of the locality. For the walker crossing the Manchegan plains, arriving at San Clemente is finding an oasis of art and heritage. The village is well-equipped with hostel and services, allowing a comfortable recovery of strength. It's an stage that immerses the pilgrim in the Renaissance history of Castile-La Mancha, an experience that enriches the Jacobean journey and shows the cultural richness of routes coming from the Spanish Levant.