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Our favourite places, most of them just a few minutes’ walk from Calle Moratín. Tap a card or a pin to see it on the map.
Your starting point.
The closest car park to the house.
Next to Spa Rural Pastrana.
Inside the Palacio Ducal. Book your tickets for the Colegiata and the palace here.
Right in the centre.
On the way out of the village.
Thermal pools, a hammam and massages in a 17th-century mill.
On your very street. It was the home of writer Leandro Fernández de Moratín’s grandmother. Today it is a private home, so you can only see it from outside.
A medieval manor house with a 15th-century Gothic doorway. Today it is a private home.
The square in front of the Palacio Ducal, open to the valley. Most walking routes start here.
A 16th-century Renaissance palace where the Princess of Éboli was held prisoner. She could only look out of the window onto the square for one hour a day, which is how the Plaza de la Hora got its name. Guided tours.
One of the old gates into the village, on the way to the convent of San Francisco.
A 16th-century octagonal fountain with a spout facing each point of the compass.
A must. Home to the world’s most important collection of Gothic-Flemish tapestries (Tournai, 15th century) and the crypt of the Princes of Éboli.
Founded by Saint Teresa of Ávila. Its paintings tell the story of her time in the village. About 2 km away: drive, or follow the Convento del Carmen walk.
Highly recommended weekend set menus.
Migas and chargrilled meat. A classic.
Traditional cooking in a former convent.
A more modern option for a change.
Hearty La Mancha stews, done properly.
Classic cooking with good produce.
The classic next to the Palacio Ducal. Perfect for a vermouth after your visit.
Village atmosphere at any time of day. Cold beer and a generous tapa.
A charming spot with plenty of character for an unhurried drink.
Beer and tapas overlooking the square.
Where the locals meet. Friendly, lively and very authentic.
For a coffee and a treat in the afternoon.
Local meat and cured sausages, ideal for the grill or a stew at the house.
A grocery shop for everyday essentials.
Raw La Alcarria honey with protected designation of origin, plus jars of pollen. The perfect thing to take home.
Climbs to the Calvario viewpoint. Best at sunset. Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Up to the Las Eras viewpoint. Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Up to the Sagrado Corazón viewpoint. Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
A walk out to the Convento del Carmen. Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Starts at Plaza de la Hora.
Walks: Pastrana Turismo (Wikiloc)
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