Albacete - things to do and see
The city of Albacete is the capital of its own province, and is situated in the southeast of Spain, within the autonomous region of Castilla de la Mancha, the land of Don Quijote. The name Albacete originates from the Arab word Al-Basit, which translated means The Plain. If you were to approach Albacete by car or train you would realise why.
What to do in Albacete
To spend a holiday in Albacete offers numerous possibilities for the tourist. Among the most interesting places to visit are the Cathedral of Albacete, the Provincial Museum next to the famous park, Parque de Abelardo Sánchez, and the Bullring, which has a seating capacity of 10,000 people. You can take a walk through the Passage of Lodares, which is one of the famous buildings adorned with many columns and figures, and with a ceiling of iron and glass.
Albacete is certainly famous for its annual fair (feria), which begins on the 7th of September, and continues until the 17th. It is the province’s largest fair in honour of the Virgen de los Llanos, the patroness saint of the city. The fair has been declared a National Tourist Interest, and dates back to the 14th century.
For everyday entertainment in Albacete, you can visit the numerous bars, pubs and discos found in the streets known as Calle Carretas, El Quijote and La Diligencia. For those that like to enjoy life a little easier, you can take a trip to the Natural Spring Baths, ( Baños de la Concepcion), located on the Ctra. Nacional 322, Km 423, in Villatoya. The water of this Spa was declared fit for public use in 1843 and since then people have enjoyed all sorts of hydro-therapies in its beautiful surroundings.
things2dospain is all you need to know about where to go and what to do in albacete , there are some very cheap Albacete car hire companies available in albacete and some very good traditional hotels you can stay at.
What to do in Albacete
To spend a holiday in Albacete offers numerous possibilities for the tourist. Among the most interesting places to visit are the Cathedral of Albacete, the Provincial Museum next to the famous park, Parque de Abelardo Sánchez, and the Bullring, which has a seating capacity of 10,000 people. You can take a walk through the Passage of Lodares, which is one of the famous buildings adorned with many columns and figures, and with a ceiling of iron and glass.
Albacete is certainly famous for its annual fair (feria), which begins on the 7th of September, and continues until the 17th. It is the province’s largest fair in honour of the Virgen de los Llanos, the patroness saint of the city. The fair has been declared a National Tourist Interest, and dates back to the 14th century.
For everyday entertainment in Albacete, you can visit the numerous bars, pubs and discos found in the streets known as Calle Carretas, El Quijote and La Diligencia. For those that like to enjoy life a little easier, you can take a trip to the Natural Spring Baths, ( Baños de la Concepcion), located on the Ctra. Nacional 322, Km 423, in Villatoya. The water of this Spa was declared fit for public use in 1843 and since then people have enjoyed all sorts of hydro-therapies in its beautiful surroundings.
things2dospain is all you need to know about where to go and what to do in albacete , there are some very cheap Albacete car hire companies available in albacete and some very good traditional hotels you can stay at.
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posted by Fay at
2:37 AM
1 Comments:
* Fair is already International Tourist Interest, declaration won last year.
* Bullring seating capacity is exactly 9.999 people, just the limit to be 2nd, and not 1st, category.
* Despite these two questions, my congratulations, great post!
Alfonso Piñeiro. Journalist. Albacete, Spain.
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