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The Melque Complex is a historical and archaeological site located near San Martín de Montalbán, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha. This complex includes the church of Santa María de Melque, which is one of the best preserved Visigothic churches in Spain. The monastic complex of Melque was built at the end of the 7th century or beginning of the 8th century and has gone through various historical stages, including its use as a fortification during the Islamic period. The church and its surroundings were declared a Site of Cultural Interest, with the category of Historical Site. To visit the Melque Complex, you can do so from Tuesday to Sunday, with hours that vary depending on the season. In addition, there is an interpretation center that offers detailed information about the history and evolution of the site.

Beautiful waterfall, one of which hides the Hoz de Carboneros. In the rainy season, you have to be careful, because the rocks can slip.

The route through the Hoz de Carboneros begins here, there is a flat area where you can park your car. La Hoz de Carboneros is a beautiful canyon that leads to beautiful waterfalls. It is a practically unsignposted route, except for two signs that we will find on the route.

Ruins of a Templar castle raised on a large rock. Visible from afar, it is probably one of the oldest castles in Toledo (11th/12th century). Going up to the castle will allow us to enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains of Toledo and the sea of olive trees around it.

Views of the mountains of Toledo from the viewpoint, available area, very close is the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Miracle, built in 1944.

No place on the peninsula like Santa María de Melque takes us back to the High Middle Ages. Its architecture not only shows us the last example of the Roman world, but also has elements of oriental buildings from Syria and Jordan. Walking through its floor, chapels and rooms, going through its horseshoe arches and contemplating the remains of the decoration and the founder's sarcophagus constitutes a true journey through time. The Church of Santa María de Melque is built in irregularly cut granite masonry, with angled pieces to solve some adjustments. The walls, made of ashlars of unequal size, but very well worked, are extremely robust, reaching thicknesses of 1.40 meters.

Originally built as a Muslim fortress and later owned by the Templars, it is so robust that there is no evidence that it was ever attacked. Your visit is an opportunity to discover a defensive castle, in its most literal meaning.

A few kilometers from the town of Hontanar is the channel of the Lanchas stream that crosses a beautiful landscape. You can get here by several alternative paths and tracks according to your preference and it is an ideal place to come for a picnic with the whole family on warm days.