La Ciudad Encantada (Cuenca)
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La Ciudad Encantada - by Frank Engel on Google
Description
La Ciudad Encantada is a geological site consisting of karst formations with very distinctive shapes located in the Serranía de Cuenca natural park, northeast of the city of Cuenca. The rock formations are made of limestone and dolomite and were created through erosion of the original limestone plateau during the Cretaceous period, about 90mn years ago. Visitors follow a 3km one-way trail The following link includes details about other areas of interest in the natural park: https://www.ciudadencantada.es/es/que_visitar
Access & Transport
The site is 25km northeast of Cuenca on the CM-2104/CM-2105 From Madrid, it is a 2h15' / 200km journey via Cuenca.
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to wear proper footwear and bring some water with you The exact timing changes throughout the year to match sunset time, the exact closing times can be found here: https://www.ciudadencantada.es/es/horarios This activity can easily be combined with a visit of the city of Cuenca and its cathedral
Environmental & Social
Green activity. Socially neutral.
Conclusion
La Ciudad Encantada is an attractive touristic sight and the opportunity for a gentle hike, but it can't escape the drawback of its rather remote location. We would particularly recommend a visit to families and those who happen to have scheduled an itinerary in the region, but we do not believe it warrants more than a 75 mins dedicated drive.
Key positive
Original natural feature
Interesting attraction for children and adults alike
Key negative
Takes a bit of time to drive to (except from Cuenca)
Suitability
Good for all ages. The path is uneven and isn't suitable for wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Oct, 27
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Mar, 31
MONDAY10:00 - 19:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:30