Almonacid Del Marquesado – Culture, Landscapes and Rural Paths

In Almonacid Del Marquesado, La Endiablada is classified as an intangible cultural asset of cultural interest (Bien de Interés Cultural). The festival takes place in the first days of February in honour of the Virgen de la Candelaria and San Blas.

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Culture

During La Endiablada, the Diablos wear red and yellow costumes, horned masks and large bells attached at the waist. They move through the town with rhythmic jumps and runs.

The Plaza de la Villa preserves its traditional layout and serves as the setting for Almonacid Del Marquesado’s most important festivals. The Church of Santiago de Almonacid was built at the beginning of the 18th century; it replaced a very old church made of whitewashed masonry with a wooden coffered ceiling.

For the festivals of San Blas and La Candelaria, sweet rosquillos are made from flour, lard, aguardiente and sugar. In winter, gachas are prepared with king oyster mushrooms; flour made from grass peas is used as the base.

A Roman road ran through Almonacid Del Marquesado.

Landscape and Nature

Almonacid Del Marquesado lies in a landscape of gentle hills, cultivated fields and wide horizons.

To the east and west of the town centre, two modest streams each drain a depression. Both are tributaries of the Río Cigüela.

Parts of the typical Mediterranean woodland have been preserved in the municipality. Due to reforestation efforts, pine has recently become more important than holm oak.

You can compare cultural events, architectural history, archaeological topics and landscapes as different focal points when planning your trip.

Paths

The rural paths and natural surroundings are suitable for hiking, cycling and stargazing.

The rural paths connect the town with, among other places, Rozalén del Monte and Villarejo de Fuentes. They pass through landscapes characterised by vineyards, olive groves and small pine woodlands.

In the regional area around Cuenca, the “La Orden de Santiago” route includes Almonacid Del Marquesado as one of its stops.

Hiking, cycling and stargazing can be compared as separate activity focuses.

In addition, the local pages for Olmedilla De Alarcón, Vara De Rey, Fuentes, Beteta, La Frontera, Saelices, Cólliga and Fuentelespino De Haro are also available to you.

Geographical Setting

The Parque Arqueológico de Segóbriga, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in Hispania, is located near Almonacid Del Marquesado.

Also nearby, the Roman mine of La Condenada provides evidence of the former extraction of lapis specularis. The Romans used this translucent gypsum material to glaze windows.

For the broader travel overview: Cuenca.