Sunday
We begin our itinerary in the monumental imperial city whose Parador, of Mudejar inspiration and located in an old country house, offers from the other bank of the Tagus the best panoramic view of the also known as the City of the Three Cultures.
With the title of World Heritage City and Cultural Asset, Toledo stands on a hill surrounded by the Tagus River. Its most emblematic monuments stand out in its skyline: the imposing Alcazar, witness to the most recent history, the masterful Primate Cathedral in the centre of its historic quarter, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, the Bisagra Gate and its bridges, the synagogues and mosques, the numerous monuments, the museums and a stroll through its parks and gardens. Also not to be missed are the Plaza de Zocodover and the Church of Santo Tomé, which houses the famous painting by El Greco, ‘The Burial of Count Orgaz’.
The capital of La Mancha has enough attractions to occupy us all day, but the lighting up of its historic buildings is another of its charms. There is the possibility of taking night tours of the mysterious Toledo or the Templars or strolling through the streets aimlessly, enjoying the atmosphere and its historic centre, one of the most impressive in the country.
If you already know the city or have the time, we recommend the Puy du Fou theme park, an impressive show in which you will relive 1,500 years of Spanish history and culture with an audiovisual montage that will leave you speechless.
At the Parador’s restaurant, enjoy the unique recipes of Toledo’s consistent and tasty gastronomy, which draws its inspiration from its hunting and shepherding culture. You must try a partridgea la toledana, a Manchego cheese board or marzipan, three of the city’s star products.