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Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

Experience Cuenca and the Enchanted City with an expert local guide on this full-day tour. We leave the center of Madrid heading to Cuenca. We will make a brief stop along the way to go to the bathroom or have breakfast. On the way to the Enchanted City we will stop at the Devil's Window, a well-known viewpoint with amazing views. We will complete a guided walk through the Enchanted City, a place where erosion has generated magical figures in the limestone rock. A great opportunity to discover one of the most spectacular and unspoiled natural parks in Spain. We will go to the city of Cuenca to stop for lunch in the Barrio del Castillo. After lunch, we will descend on foot with our guide to visit the most emblematic corners and numerous monuments of the medieval city center. We'll make a brief stop in the Plaza Mayor, where you'll have 25 minutes of free time. During this time, if you wish, you can take a quick, independent tour of the cathedral. Finally we will arrive at the San Pablo Bridge, from where we will admire the Hanging Houses and say goodbye to this magical city.

Cuenca: Enchanted City and Devil's Window

Cuenca: Enchanted City and Devil's Window

We meet at the indicated site at 10:50. Get ready for a charming tour of the Ventano del Diablo, the Enchanted City and the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca. Marvel at the flight of vultures at the Devil's Window before experiencing the whimsical nature of the Enchanted City. End the day with a magnificent walking tour of the old city of Cuenca. The first stop will be at the Ventano del Diablo viewpoint, with spectacular views over the Júcar Canyon. Observe vultures or Egyptian vultures, among other birds, that fly over the heights. The next stop will be in the Enchanted City, the Enchanted City, where the wonders of the Cuenca environment await you. The Júcar river runs between Uña and Villalba de la Sierra, forming a huge and impressive canyon. Here, at almost 1,500 m above sea level, nature has created a capricious land that always fills the traveler with wonder. The Enchanted City was declared a Natural Area of National Interest in 1929. It is currently included within the limits of the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park (PNSC) and declared a priority protection zone. Numerous filmmakers have found inspiration in this impressive cinematic setting. The Enchanted City has become a cinematic landscape in which renowned artists such as Sophia Loren, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Oliver Stone and Arnold Schwarzenegger have performed. Marvel at the karstic landforms that have created fantastic shapes in the rocks. These geological phenomena are rock formations carved by ice and wind. Vestiges from millions of years ago are hidden under the water. The trails invite you to walk through the unique rock forms of the land that seem to resemble human figures, objects and animals. The tour will end in a place other than the meeting point. It will end in the Castle District. If you wish, you can continue the tour after lunch with a walking tour of the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca.

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Ciudad Encantada: Our most recommended tours and activities

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

Experience Cuenca and the Enchanted City with an expert local guide on this full-day tour. We leave the center of Madrid heading to Cuenca. We will make a brief stop along the way to go to the bathroom or have breakfast. On the way to the Enchanted City we will stop at the Devil's Window, a well-known viewpoint with amazing views. We will complete a guided walk through the Enchanted City, a place where erosion has generated magical figures in the limestone rock. A great opportunity to discover one of the most spectacular and unspoiled natural parks in Spain. We will go to the city of Cuenca to stop for lunch in the Barrio del Castillo. After lunch, we will descend on foot with our guide to visit the most emblematic corners and numerous monuments of the medieval city center. We'll make a brief stop in the Plaza Mayor, where you'll have 25 minutes of free time. During this time, if you wish, you can take a quick, independent tour of the cathedral. Finally we will arrive at the San Pablo Bridge, from where we will admire the Hanging Houses and say goodbye to this magical city.

Cuenca: Enchanted City and Devil's Window

Cuenca: Enchanted City and Devil's Window

We meet at the indicated site at 10:50. Get ready for a charming tour of the Ventano del Diablo, the Enchanted City and the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca. Marvel at the flight of vultures at the Devil's Window before experiencing the whimsical nature of the Enchanted City. End the day with a magnificent walking tour of the old city of Cuenca. The first stop will be at the Ventano del Diablo viewpoint, with spectacular views over the Júcar Canyon. Observe vultures or Egyptian vultures, among other birds, that fly over the heights. The next stop will be in the Enchanted City, the Enchanted City, where the wonders of the Cuenca environment await you. The Júcar river runs between Uña and Villalba de la Sierra, forming a huge and impressive canyon. Here, at almost 1,500 m above sea level, nature has created a capricious land that always fills the traveler with wonder. The Enchanted City was declared a Natural Area of National Interest in 1929. It is currently included within the limits of the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park (PNSC) and declared a priority protection zone. Numerous filmmakers have found inspiration in this impressive cinematic setting. The Enchanted City has become a cinematic landscape in which renowned artists such as Sophia Loren, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Oliver Stone and Arnold Schwarzenegger have performed. Marvel at the karstic landforms that have created fantastic shapes in the rocks. These geological phenomena are rock formations carved by ice and wind. Vestiges from millions of years ago are hidden under the water. The trails invite you to walk through the unique rock forms of the land that seem to resemble human figures, objects and animals. The tour will end in a place other than the meeting point. It will end in the Castle District. If you wish, you can continue the tour after lunch with a walking tour of the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca.

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This was one of the best experiences we’ve had! Lara and Sergi were our guides and they were so pleasant. We loved Cuenca a lot and I would say it’s a must do trip if you’re in Madrid. Everything was so smooth from the beginning to the end including the transportation.

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Very interesting! A great experience! Totally recommend it. Were given enough time to see cathedral on our on and had plenty of breaks. Fully enjoyed it. Lara del Mar was awesome!!

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Very good excursion! The places we visited were very interesting. The tour guide, Lara, was charming and shared information in a very entertaining and clear way.

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Great guide & friendly your , spectacular scenery , would highly recommend Cuenca tour

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The tour guide, Cristian, was very nice and the tour was well organized. I loved it!