A walking route · Moderate
The Cuenca and Casas Colgadas Route
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Distance
- 2 km
- Stops
- 7
“Cuenca” is an Andalusi fortress on a rock between two gorges. In the Islamic period it was known for wool and carpet making; today it is known for its houses hanging over the drop.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Plaza Mayor de Cuenca
- 1
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor de Cuenca
A square of colourful houses at the heart of the upper town.
- 2
- 3
Casas Colgadas
Houses from the 15th century with wooden balconies over the Huécar gorge.
- 4
Puente de San Pablo
A suspended iron bridge with a stunning view of the Casas Colgadas.
- 5
Calle de San Pedro
Calle de San Pedro
An uphill street passing churches and old houses.
- 6
Barrio del Castillo and Arco de Bezudo
Barrio del Castillo – Arco de Bezudo
Remains of the Islamic fort and walls at the top of the town.
- 7
Mirador del Barrio del Castillo
Mirador del Barrio del Castillo
A view over the Huécar and Júcar gorges.