A 400-Year-Old Knight's Dream! The Don Quixote Route in Spain.

Open the pages of Cervantes' masterpiece and join me in exploring the golden plains of La Mancha, Spain. — No filters here, just the authentic fairy tale of knights! ＊ 📜 A Romantic Journey of Literature + Travel Drive two hours south from Madrid Discover the real-life coordinates of 'Don Quixote' Windmills serve as landmarks, vineyards as carpets Even the air carries the melodies of medieval knightly songs～ ＊ 🌟 5 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Consuegra Windmill Village 11 white windmills spinning atop olive-green hills At sunset, it looks like a postcard sprinkled with golden dust! 📸 Best Spot: Stand under Windmill No. 3 for a panoramic shot · 2️⃣ Alcázar Castle 🏰 Moorish towers + Gothic arcades = The "giant castle" in Don Quixote's eyes Climb to the top for a view of the saffron fields' vibrant palette 🎨 · 3️⃣ Knight's Night Tour in Ciudad Real Every Thursday at 8:00 PM! Armored "knights" carrying torches 🔥 pass through 15th-century arches 🐴 Instantly transporting you to Chapter 3 of the novel · 4️⃣ Savor Stews in Campo de Criptana 🥘 At a stone tavern adorned with hanging clay pots Order a pot of saffron venison stew Pair it with local Valdepeñas red wine 🍷— perfection · 5️⃣ Visit Dulcinea in Toboso 👧🏼 The hometown of Don Quixote's beloved! Pink-walled houses turned into museums The backyard even has the donkey from the novel 😂 · 🚗 Travel Guide ▫️ Renting a car offers the most freedom! ▫️ Recommended itinerary: 3 days, 2 nights: Madrid → Toledo → Consuegra → Ciudad Real ▫️ Best time to visit: May-June! Catch the Saffron Festival + avoid the heat · 💡 Fun Facts Those giant windmills are actual medieval mills! You can still pay €3 to grind wheat flour (super cool to take home for bread-making) · 🍷 Food Radar · Migas Pastorales (Shepherd's Fried Bread Crumbs 🍞) in Ciudad Real · Manchego Cheese 🧀 with local honey 🍯 · Don't miss vineyard tours 🍇— La Mancha wines 🍷 are even more intoxicating than the story! · 🏡 Stay Like a Knight · Parador Castle Hotel in Campo de Criptana (Sleep within 15th-century stone walls) · Farmhouse B&B in Toboso (Breakfast includes freshly picked figs!)