The best running trails around Villanueva De Los Infantes

After the walk, what better way to end the visit to Villanueva de los Infantes than with some Coca-Colas, some cold beers and some tapas in a typical local bar right in the Plaza Mayor, as its name suggests.

On one side is the Church of Santo Domingo, built in the 17th century following the principles of the Counter-Reformation. Highlights include the main altar with its Baroque altarpiece featuring Solomonic columns. Above it are interesting frescoes depicting Saint Dominic. Among the side chapels, the Chapel of Souls, founded by the Ballesteros family, the Chapel of Ecce Homo, commissioned by the Duke of San Fernando, and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, commissioned by the Bustos family, are particularly noteworthy. However, the most visited site is the convent, or rather, the cell where Francisco de Quevedo died in 1645. Quevedo's cell, open to the public, is the exact spot where the writer passed away shortly after arriving in Villanueva, already very ill. Following the confiscation of church property in 1844, the convent was closed, and today part of the building houses cultural events and a hotel. The opening hours and admission prices are as follows: Opening Hours: Monday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays. Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission: €2 (Reduced: €1).

The Plaza Mayor is Neoclassical in style and a key element of the urban design, housing the main political and religious institutions. The Church of San Andrés is notable for its Neoclassical façade, featuring a deep semicircular arch, an image of Saint Andrew, and the coat of arms of the Habsburgs. Inside, the Chapel of the Busts is preserved, in whose crypt Francisco de Quevedo was buried. Visiting hours and prices are: Hours: Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Admission: General €2 (Reduced €1).

Montizón Castle is a historic fortification located in the municipality of Villamanrique, in the province of Ciudad Real. Built in the 13th century, this castle belonged to the Order of Santiago and was the residence of the poet Jorge Manrique. The castle is located in a strategic position above the Guadalén River, taking advantage of a natural cut in the hill where it is located. The keep, one of its most outstanding structures, is built on solid rock and offers impressive views of the surroundings. Currently, the castle is privately owned and can be visited at specific times, generally on weekends and by appointment.

Immense main square found in this town with arches on both sides of the square (porticoed area) where there is always neighborhood activity!

Beautiful convent that is in the middle of the town of Vilanueva de los Infantes and that is not only recognized for its ecclesiastical importance but is also the place where Francisco de Quevedo spent the last years of his life locked up.

Beautiful landscapes at the arrival of the town of Torre de Juan Abad in the middle of cultivated fields and small rounded hills!

As you pass along this road and on the right you can see on the nearest hill what is called Torreón de la Higuera, with the predominant tower above the rest.