Travel with Family
Hotel Hierba Luisa in Cuenca is a fantastic option to enjoy a family vacation. Children can stay in extra beds and two of the rooms are interconnected, which makes the stay much easier. There is also the possibility of renting the house in full and enjoy with all the family and friends.
Both the town of Alarcón and its surroundings are a perfect setting for children and adults who enjoy the history, especially the castles, battles and legends of the Middle Ages. Its environment allows to combine cultural visits with sports activities in nature.
Nature & Sports
Trekking. In the surroundings you can perform various activities, such as hiking along the Júcar River. You can take the path of the Hoces de Alarcón, a circular route of about 7 km and low difficulty, perfect to enjoy the landscape in company.
Nautical sports. Nearby is the Alarcón reservoir, suitable for fishing and water sports.
Sickles of the Gabriel River (48 km).
Culture & Heritage
Alarcón. Staying at Hotel Hierba Luisa allows visitors to see the monumental village of Alarcón, declared a Historic-Artistic Site. The town conserves almost in its totality a walled enclosure, that surrounds great part of the town. Stresses the castle with its keep, which was the scene of important historical episodes in the times of the Reconquest, and which is currently Parador de Turismo. Other monuments that you can not miss are the Church of Santo Domingo de Silos, the Church of Santa María and the Mint Paintings of Jesús Mateo in the Church of San Juan Bautista, which have been officially sponsored by UNESCO since 1997 for their high interest. world art.
Guided tours of Alarcón.
Locations of interest. You can visit the nearby monuments of San Clemente, Villanueva de la Jara and Campillo de Altobuey. In Sisante, Iniesta and Casasimarro there are crafts of balusters, gilded furniture, knot carpets and guitars.
Visits to wineries in the surroundings. La Mancha is a huge vineyard with spectacular landscapes and flavors. During your stay you can spend some time visiting wineries such as Illiana and Vitis Natura.
Route of the Castles of Cuenca. Among others, the Castillo de Alarcón.
Basin. The capital of the province is 89 km from Alarcón. Enjoy a day visiting this World Heritage City, famous for its Hanging Houses.
Enchanted City (119 km)
In the Hotel
Guests can relax in the lounge with fireplace, reading area and board games, where breakfast is also served each morning. Another charming place is its outdoor patio. The rooms and the common areas have a modern decoration that respects the rustic lines of the old house.
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