Alarkum

Alarkum invites you to live an unforgettable experience with your friends and family knowing some of the most important corners of the town of Alarcón.

What services do we offer?

- Guided visits: attention that we pay both for organized groups and for individuals who come to our city independently. You will be able to discover the world of nature and mythology from the painting of the author Jesús Mateo; the great work of sculpture in the altarpiece (1572) of the parish of Santa María; the architecture of the church of Santa Trinidad and the defenses of the Castillo de Alarcón and the rest of its medieval fortress. All these creations will wrap you in the Alarcón of past centuries, when its medieval beauty was most splendid.

You can complete your visit with other activities by visiting a winery, canoeing or rafting on the Cabriel to give an extra thrill to your trip.

If you need it, we recommend several restaurants to taste La Mancha gastronomy and several accommodations where you can rest and get away from the monotony of everyday life.

Alarkum offers you the possibility of knowing one of the most impressive environments of Manchuela, in Cuenca.

For this we organize different hiking routes through the Hoces de Alarcón where a path has been set up along the Júcar River . Bearing this in mind, we have prepared the itineraries that we want you to follow so that you can discover the most impressive corners of the eastern shore.

You will discover the path that in its day led the residents of the area to the fulling mills, ferris wheels and mills, which are located next to the river. Therefore, what will you visit? The Ribera Forest, the Mediterranean Mountain, the Júcar River Canyon, the Tebar Bridge, the mills and fulling mills and paved areas.

You will enjoy a beautiful natural setting, in addition to its flora and fauna. On the one hand you will find a multitude of species such as reeds, sloes, poplars ... and a great variety of animals, especially birds, such as owls, owls, eagles ...

Remember to dress for the occasion . Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, according to the weather conditions of the day. The only requirement we ask is that you must be in acceptable physical shape.

With Alarkum you will discover with our guided tours one of the most important Historical Complexes of Alarcón .

What are they?

- The Mural Painting of Jesús Mateo (1994-2003), a painting of about 1500 square meters of Contemporary Art. The world of nature and mythology of Jesús Mateo has obtained the recognition of UNESCO, sponsoring and protecting it in 1997.

- In the parish of Santa María (16th century) we will show you one of the most important works of sculpture of the Renaissance in Castilla la Mancha: The Altarpiece dated 1572 is an extraordinary work that you will have the opportunity to see up close.

- Walking through the cobblestone streets of Alarcón will take you to see the church of Santa Trinidad, one of the oldest in the town. It is one of the few examples of primitive Gothic in the province of Cuenca. Its Plateresque façade and its original floor plan make it one of the most unique buildings in the province.

- When you reach the inner courtyard of the Castle (currently the Parador de Turismo) you will discover its original layout. From the paseo de ronda you will enjoy the wonderful views of the Júcar river hugging the Alarcón peninsula. From that point we carry out a complete explanation of the Alarcón fortress.

tours for groups and individuals are organized. In addition, our guides are fully qualified and will bring you closer to knowing the culture, history and other information of interest of this wonderful area of Cuenca.