Toledo Spain holidays

Toledo tourist attractions

Famous for its 1,000-year-old Alcázar fort and for its huge collection of fine arts, Toledo, a small city that was once the Spanish capital, lies 70 kilometers southwest of Madrid, the capital of Spain. Do not forget to include this city in your itinerary if you are interested in ancient architecture or if you have a penchant for the fine arts. Little wonder that, this city, bestowed with the title of a national monument, is one of the most frequented amongst other European cities. Easily accessible by car, bus and train, the official language of this Toledo is Castilian Spanish.

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Cheap holidays to Toledo

If you are planning your cheap holidays to Toledo, Spain, you will find that there are many things to see and do. One of the most incredible attractions to see is Alcazar, which is at the highest point in the city. The Alcazar is a military museum and was used during the Civil War as a fortress. The beautiful Cathedral is necessary to see, it has beautiful architecture as well as the Iglesia de Santo Tome. These two places are something you have never seen before anywhere. Toledo is amazing to see, it was once said that the city has nothing to offer the tourist, but with all the things to see, you will enjoy a visit.

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Montes de Toledo

Montes de Toledo is located towards the northern area of Castilla – La Mancha in Spain. The Montes de Toledo can be found in the Province of Toledo and is one of the oldest mountainous formations in the world. This destination is very different to many other typical tourists’ destinations, and meeting it can be a very exciting and unique experience.

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Consuegra Saffron Rose Fiesta

The small town Consuegra, near Toledo, celebrates every year in end October the Fiesta de la Rosa Azafran (Saffron festival). Three days of the weekend are dedicated to the unique spice – the Saffron. This event highlights the importance of saffron and the traditional culture of the Castile-La Mancha Region.

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Music of the Three Cultures Festival

Toledo, in Castilla – La Mancha, is hosting this old Spanish music festival that merges sounds from different cultures.

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Toledo International Dance Season

The Spanish National Ballet, the National Dance Company and other world-renowned groups are the protagonists of this festival that takes place every year in Toledo. Dates from Apr 21, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012.

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Talavera de la Reina Las Mondas Festival

The pagan roots of this festival in Talavera de la Reina (Toledo) go back to Roman times, to a ritual that worshipped the goddess Ceres, although historically its celebration dates back to the 15th century.

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Toledo International Music Festival

For a little over a month, the historic centre of Toledo , in Castile – La Mancha, hosts several classical music concerts in emblematic buildings such as the El Tránsito Synagogue, the Rojas Theatre and the Caja Castilla – La Mancha Cultural Centre.

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Toledo Corpus Christi

Toledo ’s streets are clothed in finery to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi: a solemn procession which takes place in an atmosphere of singing, the aroma of herbs, and spiritual fervour. Dates from Jun 4, 2012 to Jun 10, 2012.

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Encounters in the Jewish quarter Festivals

All year round Toledo celebrates a series of encounters which highlight the culture and the Sephardic heritage present in the city. Dates from Mar 9, 2012 to Dec 16, 2012.

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Toledo Easter Week

The Easter brotherhoods show outstanding ability moving their statues through the narrow streets of the city. From Apr 1, 2012 to Apr 8, 2012.

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Ocaña Easter Week

Ocaña, in the province of Toledo, has been holding its Easter week celebrations in the streets of the town for 400 years. Its processions stand out for their order and silence, as well as for their colour. Especially noteworthy is the Good Friday procession – it has moving statues. Dates from Apr 1, 2012 to Apr 8, 2012.