Hotels in Tarancón

Centre and Plaza del Ayuntamiento

Tarancón’s centre revolves around Plaza del Ayuntamiento, presided over by the palace of the Dukes of Riánsares, and the church of La Asunción, whose tower is visible from afar. Around them are streets with shops, bars and restaurants where you can try La Mancha cooking, such as gachas or asadillo.

Staying here makes sense if you are spending more than one night, want to have dinner without the car or are in town on business. Everything is on foot and in the evening you feel the life of a market town. There are also pharmacies, supermarkets and garages in case your trip runs into trouble.

By the A-3 and A-40

Tarancón sits at the junction of the Valencia motorway and the A-40 to Cuenca. At the exits there are roadside hotels with large car parks, restaurants and quick access on and off. This is what people breaking a long journey between Madrid and the Mediterranean coast, lorry drivers and families with a loaded car look for.

You arrive late, have dinner, sleep and are back on the motorway first thing without crossing the town centre. If you fancy a wander round the centre, it is a very short drive away.

Countryside around Riánsares

On the outskirts, by the river Riánsares, stands the sanctuary of the town’s patron saint, surrounded by open countryside. The area has rural cottages for anyone who prefers the silence of La Mancha and wants to use Tarancón as a base. From here you can drive to the Uclés monastery or to Cuenca. It is the alternative for a quiet weekend, with walks along tracks between vineyards and cereal fields and very clear skies at night. Do bring the basics, though, as there are no shops in the countryside.