Socuéllamos

Valeria

Historic80.6 km

cultural property in Las Valeras, Spain

Abia de la Obispalía Castle

Historic88.5 km

Monte Talayuelo

Nature97.0 km

mountain in Spain

Epílogo

Restaurant★ Michelin€€24.7 km

Epílogo’s setting, above a complex of function rooms, and its attractive cuisine, creative in style and focusing on mini dishes (which it describes as “new La Mancha cooking”, come as a pleasant surprise here. Head chef Rubén Sánchez-Camacho showcases his contemporary, regionally inspired recipes on two menus: El Inicio and Historias del Guadiana. The latter stands out for its showcasing of the Guadiana river as a tool for cultural connection, by trying to create a menu featuring ingredients and dishes from each region through which the river passes, from Castilla-La Mancha to Andalucia, but w

Azafrán

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€17.8 km

This restaurant is guaranteed to please given the ability of chef Teresa Gutiérrez, who is also an ambassador for saffron from La Mancha, to combine the region’s strong flavours with contemporary techniques and an unmistakeable touch of femininity, unsurprising given that the team is 100% female! The à la carte, with its focus on contemporary regional cuisine, is complemented by two interesting menus, including a more extensive tasting option. Artisanal bread, Manchego cheeses and game (in season) also feature, alongside the chef’s mouthwatering array of desserts.

Granero

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€40.6 km

A family restaurant run by siblings with over half a century of history behind it. One of the culinary jewels in the crown of La Mancha, Granero features a bar at the entrance, serving the set menu and a choice of “raciones”, plus a pleasant à la carte dining room and an attractive patio-terrace. Choose between the à la carte featuring traditional and fusion-inspired contemporary cuisine (the signature dish is roast suckling lamb shoulder) and a superb tasting menu with a wine-pairing option (you must request this when making your booking). The impressive cellar is managed by enthusiastic somm

Coto de Quevedo Evolución

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€81.5 km

If you enjoy cuisine rooted in the local terroir, this restaurant, part of the rural hotel of the same name and located 1km southeast of Torre de Juan Abad, will definitely appeal, thanks to surroundings which provide it with its inspiration. The “gastronomic” dining space (there is a second more traditional dining room called Origen) features lots of natural light and pleasant vistas of the La Mancha countryside. Chef José Antonio Medina’s cuisine, which starts with two series of appetisers (first by the room with the open fire, and then at the bar, where they are served by the chef himself),

Retama

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€82.0 km

Retama (“broom” in English), takes its name from this bush with yellow blossom that is a very common sight on Spain’s Central Meseta and in the area around La Caminera, an exclusive and tranquil country hotel with a 9-hole golf course and even its own aerodrome. Its restrained yet charming backdrop of bare tables and Nordic-inspired decor is the perfect setting in which to discover the cooking of chef Miguel Ángel Expósito – a champion of local ingredients and produce and the culinary heritage of traditional La Mancha recipes. His cuisine revolves around three tasting menus (Tradición, Finca L

Ababol

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€88.1 km

Albacete, which has been known as the New York of the La Mancha region since the time when the Spanish writer known as Azorín coined the term in one of his poems, boasts an enticing gourmet focus thanks to the Ababol restaurant, which is the Spanish word for a type of red poppy. In its contemporary dining room, overlooked by the open kitchen, chef Juan Monteagudo conjures up dishes which showcase the traditional roots of La Mancha, select ingredients (many from its local farms), and sublime sauces that you’ll want to mop up on your plate! The French technical detail on display is influenced by

La Martina

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€83.4 km

Its owners describe La Martina as “a little gem”, an apt description given that this pretty restaurant occupies part of their own home! Situated in a residential district of chalets on the outskirts of Tarancón, this bright, charming restaurant is striking for its classic-contemporary decor which boasts numerous tasteful details and a predominantly white colour scheme. La Martina features an attractive dining room with a fireplace at one end, plus the Salón de Cristal, a pleasant glass-fronted porch. The cuisine has its roots in the region, reinterpreting the specialities of La Mancha through

El Retorno

Restaurant€€€72.2 km

Located within the walls of the Hotel Rural La Vida de Antes, albeit with its own independent access, this restaurant highlights the return of chef Pedro Rodríguez to his roots after many years working in the Spanish capital. This unpretentious eatery is a good option for getting your strength back after visiting the famous windmills nearby, through traditional-style cuisine with an international flavour and a strong focus on the environment that revolves around two tasting menus: Meridión (only at lunchtime on weekdays) and the so-called Viaje de sabores (short and long version, available eve