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Tembleque village, Castilla L.M.

Plaza Mayor, Tembleque, Castilla-La Mancha

Description

Tembleque is a village in Toledo Province in Castile-La Mancha. It is best known for its picturesque 17th century square (Plaza Mayor) which still acts as the venue for bullfighting and other popular events. It is characterized by the white-washed facades, wooden arcades, and balconies of the three-story houses that surround it. Other highlights include the Casa de la Torres, an 18th century Baroque house-palace, and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción built in the 16th century but enlarged in the 18th so that it mixes several architectural styles.

Access & Transport

The village is about 60km east of Toledo on the CM-42 / CM-410, 30km south of Ocaña and 35km north of Consuegra / Madridejos

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity can easily be done as a day-trip from Toledo, possibly taking in the windmills of Consuegra and/or the town of Ocaña. If you are flexible on timing, the Plaza Mayor is best enjoyed in the evenings in the summer or at lunch time the rest of the year.

Meta review

Online travellers' reviews are full of praise regarding the Plaza Mayor but see little else of interest in the town and therefore not all are convinced it warrants a special trip. Most reviewers are surprised on the upside by the size and unique aspect of the main square but wish it was a bit livelier and closed off to cars.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the region's architectural heritage and tourism brings some economic influx to the village

Conclusion

Tembleque draws are its original Plaza Mayor and a handful of other monuments. It may not be worth a multi-hour trip but it certainly is a good option to include in a northern La Mancha / Toledo province itinerary

Key positive

Picturesque Plaza Mayor

Key negative

Out of the way and not worth a long detour

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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