The best cycling routes around Pedro Muñoz

This is the Convent of Poor Clare Franciscan Nuns, founded in 1515 and converted into a convent in 1546. It follows the Rule of Saint Francis and is dedicated to the Conception of Our Lady. Although renovated in the 20th century, it retains its original Renaissance façade. The nuns lead a contemplative life and support themselves by making artisanal sweets, such as the town's famous "pelusas." Hours for purchasing monastic pastries: in the winter, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. In the summer, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m.

This complex is made up of four lagoons: Manjavacas, Sánchez Gómez, La Dehesilla (in Mota del Cuervo), and Alcahozo (in Pedro Muñoz). It is a key point on the migratory routes of birds between Europe and Africa, which gives it international importance.

The Manjavacas Lagoon, located in the municipality of Mota del Cuervo (Cuenca), is part of the Manjavacas Lagoon Complex, a nature reserve of great ecological and scenic value.

The statue of Don Quixote and Dulcinea in El Toboso is one of the town's most emblematic monuments, deeply linked to the Cervantes universe. It stands in the main square of El Toboso, dedicated to Juan Carlos I, in the heart of the town. The sculptures are made of sheet iron, not cast iron, giving them a handcrafted and robust appearance.

Built in the 15th century by order of Don Juan Pacheco, first Marquis of Villena, the castle is a notable example of Gothic-Mudejar architecture. The castle has been restored and turned into a museum, and is now considered a Site of Cultural Interest. In addition to its rich history, the castle is known for events such as the National Medieval Combat Championship, which is held annually.

The Hermitage of Santa Rita in Mota del Cuervo is a relatively modern building, built in the fifties. It is located in the center of the city, presiding over the square that bears its name. The hermitage stands out for its stone bell gable that contrasts with the white plaster of its ground floor. The structure has a hall plan and a wooden roof. The main entrance is a semicircular arch preceded by a portico with three arches, the central one being wider than the side ones.⛪

This convent belongs to the Clarisse Sisters. The most notable feature is the church door, built in 1670 and today the only element that remains from the original construction. Its origins date back to 1515, when there was a house of Beatas as a hermitage, which later, in 1546, was converted and founded as a Franciscan Monastery by Don Antón Martínez, a cleric from this town. In the Relations of Felipe II, from 1575, this place is already mentioned as a monastery of beatas, subject to the Order of San Francisco, called La Sentencia, dedicated to the Conception of Our Lady. Currently, all the dependencies of the convent are reconstructions of the old ones, including the church, since from the original Church of the convent only the first section of the vault, in simple baroque style, remains; The rest of the main factory is modernist, the result of the extensive reconstruction carried out between 1973 and 1976. The nuns who live there live in a cloistered setting and are dedicated to the artisanal production of sweets.

The castle was built in 1456 by order of Juan Pacheco, a prominent nobleman during the reign of Henry IV. Its architectural style combines Gothic and Mudejar elements. It has a peculiar triangular plan and a strategic location on the top of a hill. Over the centuries, the castle has witnessed historical events, from visits by the Catholic Monarchs to restorations and cultural events. Today, the castle hosts exhibitions, dramatized tours, medieval combat tournaments and the impressive Trebuchet Park, which displays full-scale siege engines. 😊🏰