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Almansa and the surrounding area
The nearest town to our finca, Almansa is located on the eastern edge of Castilla-La Mancha, home of Don Quixote. Its fertile plateau can be found in the heart of Spain, about 100 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. The town itself is dominated by the remains of its imposing 14th century castle but has numerous other features or historical and architectural merit; it can be easily reached by the modern and well maintained Spanish roads from within Spain and across Europe.
Traditionally the area is known for its low population density, arts and crafts, historical architecture, and unique archaeology alongside its agricultural produce. Alongside animal pasture and olive trees, sturdy native grape varieties such as Monastell and Garnacha tintorera are widely grown by the innumerable local wine producers who transform these special grapes into the most delicious wines.
The people of Almansa and surrounding villages make considerable efforts to keep alive their history and the old traditions of Spain. For example, every year on the 25th of April the Battle of Almansa in 1707 is commemorated as the turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession. In early May there are the famous Moros y Cristianos festivities. These festivities mark an important time in European politics when in 1492 the last Moorish leaders withdrew from Granada and Spain.
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