From any point approaching Almonacid de Toledo, and from dozens of kilometers away, the castle's silhouette can be seen perched on a promontory, as if still guarding the Camino de La Mancha. It is a fine example of a 14th-century castle, intended as a permanent residence for troops and as a military settlement for surveillance and defense.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

July 28, 2023

Hiking

From any point that we approach Almonacid de Toledo and from tens of kilometers away, raised on a promontory, as if it still defended the road to La Mancha, the figure of the castle can be seen. It is a good example of a 14th century castle, intended as a permanent residence for troops and to constitute a military population for surveillance and defense.

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Datsusara Outdoors

February 2, 2023

Mountain biking

Impossible not to see it even from kilometers away, the ruins of the Almonacid castle rise imposingly on top of the hill at the foot of which the town is …

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1. Castillo de Almonacid – circular desde Toledo por el Camino Natural del Tajo y la ruta de Don Quijote

69.6km

05:48

610m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Ruta de los Castillos – circular desde Orgaz por Peñas Negras, Manzaneque, Mascaraque y Almonacid

62.4km

05:08

550m

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3. Bee-eater Colony Site – Almonacid Castle loop from Santa María de Benquerencia

45.1km

03:08

500m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 880 m

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Friday 6 February

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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Location: Almonacid De Toledo, La Mancha, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Almonacid Castle

1. Castillo de Almonacid – circular desde Toledo por el Camino Natural del Tajo y la ruta de Don Quijote

2. Ruta de los Castillos – circular desde Orgaz por Peñas Negras, Manzaneque, Mascaraque y Almonacid

3. Bee-eater Colony Site – Almonacid Castle loop from Santa María de Benquerencia

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