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After the walk, what better way to end the visit to Villanueva de los Infantes than with some Coca-Colas, some cold beers and some tapas in a typical local bar right in the Plaza Mayor, as its name suggests.

On one side is the Church of Santo Domingo, built in the 17th century following the principles of the Counter-Reformation. Highlights include the main altar with its Baroque altarpiece featuring Solomonic columns. Above it are interesting frescoes depicting Saint Dominic. Among the side chapels, the Chapel of Souls, founded by the Ballesteros family, the Chapel of Ecce Homo, commissioned by the Duke of San Fernando, and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, commissioned by the Bustos family, are particularly noteworthy. However, the most visited site is the convent, or rather, the cell where Francisco de Quevedo died in 1645. Quevedo's cell, open to the public, is the exact spot where the writer passed away shortly after arriving in Villanueva, already very ill. Following the confiscation of church property in 1844, the convent was closed, and today part of the building houses cultural events and a hotel. The opening hours and admission prices are as follows: Opening Hours: Monday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays. Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission: €2 (Reduced: €1).

The Plaza Mayor is Neoclassical in style and a key element of the urban design, housing the main political and religious institutions. The Church of San Andrés is notable for its Neoclassical façade, featuring a deep semicircular arch, an image of Saint Andrew, and the coat of arms of the Habsburgs. Inside, the Chapel of the Busts is preserved, in whose crypt Francisco de Quevedo was buried. Visiting hours and prices are: Hours: Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Admission: General €2 (Reduced €1).

The Ossero Ford is located in the Ruidera Lakes Natural Park, within the municipality of Ossa de Montiel (Albacete), on the border with Villahermosa (Ciudad Real). It is a natural area that forms part of the Ossero Trail, an easy interpretive route (5.3 km one way) that skirts the Tomilla and Conceja lagoons, connecting with the Laguna Blanca.

In the Plaza de San Juan, the Hermitage of Cristo de Jamila in Villanueva de los Infantes is a building with a single nave, covered by a lowered barrel vault in three sections with geometric decoration. On the main altar, there is a beautiful sculpture of the Crucified Christ (called Jamila). In addition, a carving of Saint Barbara stands out in the rest of the hermitage. I hope you enjoy exploring this historic place! 😊

The Statue of Jamila in Villanueva de los Infantes is a work of art made in bronze by the artist Juan Antonio Giraldo. This sculpture symbolizes the reunion of the inhabitants of Villanueva with their origins. Additionally, in the same town, you can visit the Ermita del Cristo de Jamila, which contains a beautiful sculpture of Christ Crucified2. I hope you enjoy exploring these places! 😊

In the municipality of Villahermosa, 16 km away, is the Laguna Blanca, the first of the lagoons that form the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park, known as the Oasis of La Mancha. During rainy years, the Laguna Blanca becomes a luxury for lovers of natural baths, since its gentle slope, shallow depth and peaceful environment make it an exceptional “natural pool.”

15 meter waterfall, very close to Laguna del Rey and the town of Ruidera. It has an access ramp.