Almagro is theatre, cuisine, history and architecture. Enjoy a holiday in this town near Ciudad Real and learn more about this fascinating province.
Located just half an hour from the capital city of the province, Almagro is famous for its cuisine, the beauty of its monuments and the friendliness of its inhabitants, so take advantage of our holiday deals to Almagro and don’t miss your chance to discover this wonderful town.
When you see the colour that characterises many of its buildings, you’ll understand why the Arabs named it Almagro, meaning red clay in Arabic. Although the town’s history dates back to long before, it underwent a boom in the 16th century, when many of its buildings were built and later restored, helping it to be officially declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1972.
Without a doubt, one can’t talk about Almagro without mentioning theatre. For almost 40 years now, it has been home to the Almagro Classical Theatre Festival, a must-see event for lovers of the stage. The first place you’ll want to visit is Plaza Mayor, where you’ll find the famous Corral de Comedias, the only active theatre left that has not been modified since it was first established, almost four hundred years ago. Take advantage of our deals for cheap trips to Almagro to discover the town’s other main attractions, such as the Convent of La Asunción de Calatrava, the Almagro National Theatre Museum and the Noble District.
If you love aubergines, check out some of our package holidays in Almagro, as aubergines from here have achieved Denomination of Origin status. The local cuisine is very varied, though, and consists of dishes such as tiznao, a traditional cod dish, gachas porridge and pisto manchego style ratatouille, accompanied by some of the area’s fine local wines.
Check out our holiday deals to Almagro to enjoy a few days’ getaway. Since you’re in the area, you must visit some other places such as Ciudad Real or the stunning nature of the Tablas de Daimiel Nature Park, and the Lagunas de Ruidera Nature Park.
