Windmills
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Consuegra windmills In the region of La Mancha, on the top of the hill Calderico, you can find one of the most impressive images of Spain, twelve windmills surround a huge fortress making an astonished icon in your mind. History, culture and fiction comes together here. Welcome to Consuegra Consuegra windmills There is no feeling like driving your car on the highway with your sunglasses on while you breathing the pure air and suddenly, the landscape changes. The great flat land, the endless skyline where soil and sky connected appears in front of you, and in the distance twelve windmills and a huge castle on the top of a hill crowning the plain. You are arriving at the heart of Spain, you are in Consuegra It is Consuegra a town with a large history which goes back thousands of years. It is a place where you can relive the history and the tradition, understand not only the Spanish history but the human history too.
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Princess279
East Brunswick, NJ811 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
I'm still amazed. I hoped to see what Miguel de Cervates saw and I did. The windmills are whimsical. They are just big enough to be seen from mies away and small enough to be examined closely. They were pretty out of my way geographically, but I'm glad I took that drive!
Written 1 November 2022
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William H
Quorn, UK2 contributions
Oct 2022
A fascinating place to visit. So pleased that they have been saved from demolition.
A nice walk up the hill side and along the ridge to each of the remaining windmills.
A nice walk up the hill side and along the ridge to each of the remaining windmills.
Written 29 October 2022
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MandM29
Ashbourne, UK285 contributions
Sep 2022
Easily accessible by car and, unlike any UK equivalents, absolutely free.
Always wanted to see them and on a journey from Santander to the Mediterranean this visit only involved a tiny detour.
Totally lived up to expectation and the windmills look as good when illuminated at night as they do during the day.
Unfortunately I can’t say the same about Conseugra itself. Our hotel was superb but you’ll find better towns to overnight in.
Always wanted to see them and on a journey from Santander to the Mediterranean this visit only involved a tiny detour.
Totally lived up to expectation and the windmills look as good when illuminated at night as they do during the day.
Unfortunately I can’t say the same about Conseugra itself. Our hotel was superb but you’ll find better towns to overnight in.
Written 18 September 2022
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK4,650 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Consuegra’s windmills, together with the castle, are a fabulous sight situated on a hill above the town. Although built for solid economic reasons, the windmills are now inextricably linked to the fictitious character Don Quixote and his fabled travels throughout La Mancha.
Twelve of the original thirteen windmills have been preserved on the hillside, five of which are in full working order. Fortunately, one of them doubles a a small shop for necessary cold drinks etc!
You can drive up to them or you can walk up a few sets of steep stairs from the town centre.
Twelve of the original thirteen windmills have been preserved on the hillside, five of which are in full working order. Fortunately, one of them doubles a a small shop for necessary cold drinks etc!
You can drive up to them or you can walk up a few sets of steep stairs from the town centre.
Written 29 May 2022
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john b
Competa, Spain440 contributions
Oct 2020
it was like going back in time for Don Quixote magnificent display of the windmills at Consuegua well worth a visit
Written 29 June 2021
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Dawn
Singapore, Singapore24 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Awesome place to visit! But I realised there was hardly any information on how to travel there without a car and without having to book an expensive day tour.
Here’s my experience:
1) From Madrid, go to Estación Sur bus terminal. Metro station Mendez Alvaro is directly at the bus terminal.
2) Go to Samar ticket counter to buy the bus ticket to Consuegra. The people at the ticket counter hardly understands English, so you might have to show them the word Consuegra from your phone. Ticket cost about 11 Euros 1 way. I took the 11am bus on a Monday. Return ticket does not have to be bought here, can be bought directly on the return bus from Consuegra itself.
3) The bus is a direct bus to Consuegra. There is NO transfer needed. They will issue you 2 tickets, which is confusing but that’s how their ticket system work.
4) The ticket does not show the Bay number to wait for the bus. You have to check the Bay number on the tv screen. Note that Consuegra is not the final destination. Check on the screen using your bus timing and final destination information. These are written on your ticket.
5) Go to the allocated bus bay and you are on board the bus! As there are stops in between, the total journey can take up to 3hours.
6) Once you arrive in Consuegra, there is a tourist office directly next to the bus stop. Go in and get a map. The personnel there will explain exactly how to walk up to the windmills. Direction is really easy to follow. Remember to ask for the timing of the bus back to Madrid.
PS: There is a washroom inside the tourist office.
7) Note that there is a very long flight of stairs to go up the windmills. Slope is gradual so it’s quite manageable. You can go slow.
8) I took the 1810 bus back to Madrid. Return trip was much faster.
Hope this helps!
Here’s my experience:
1) From Madrid, go to Estación Sur bus terminal. Metro station Mendez Alvaro is directly at the bus terminal.
2) Go to Samar ticket counter to buy the bus ticket to Consuegra. The people at the ticket counter hardly understands English, so you might have to show them the word Consuegra from your phone. Ticket cost about 11 Euros 1 way. I took the 11am bus on a Monday. Return ticket does not have to be bought here, can be bought directly on the return bus from Consuegra itself.
3) The bus is a direct bus to Consuegra. There is NO transfer needed. They will issue you 2 tickets, which is confusing but that’s how their ticket system work.
4) The ticket does not show the Bay number to wait for the bus. You have to check the Bay number on the tv screen. Note that Consuegra is not the final destination. Check on the screen using your bus timing and final destination information. These are written on your ticket.
5) Go to the allocated bus bay and you are on board the bus! As there are stops in between, the total journey can take up to 3hours.
6) Once you arrive in Consuegra, there is a tourist office directly next to the bus stop. Go in and get a map. The personnel there will explain exactly how to walk up to the windmills. Direction is really easy to follow. Remember to ask for the timing of the bus back to Madrid.
PS: There is a washroom inside the tourist office.
7) Note that there is a very long flight of stairs to go up the windmills. Slope is gradual so it’s quite manageable. You can go slow.
8) I took the 1810 bus back to Madrid. Return trip was much faster.
Hope this helps!
Written 18 February 2020
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Cherie C
Snoqualmie, United States18 contributions
Nov 2019
We were driving from Madrid to Portugal and stopped at the what I call La Mancha windmills. What a site! Would recommond a stop here.
Written 28 November 2019
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,689 contributions
Nov 2019 • Business
Amazing, and very environmentally friendly, white windmill village in the adventures of Don Quixote in Spain.
Written 26 November 2019
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Larry S
5 contributions
Dec 2018
These 800 year windmills were amazing! Be sure to research their history before going to really enhance the experience.
Written 5 November 2019
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Katherine8183
Auburn, NY2,807 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
A visit to the Windmills of Don Quixote was a unique experience. It was a very windy day when we visited, which made it difficult to walk. We first went into the only working windmill out of the 12 that were there. Our guide explained how the windmills worked and the history of the windmills. We then went to another windmill that has been turned into a cafe. We enjoyed wine and cheese tasting there. It was too windy to walk up to the castle but the views were incredible.
Written 2 November 2019
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Moazzam Munir
Madrid, Spain
Hi, are there public restrooms/bathrooms nearby?
IslandPaul2017
Caribbean70 contributions
Yes there are washrooms outside the entrance to the castle on the hill right by the windmills.
Belén
10 contributions
Se puede ir con perro? Gracias!
michelinii
Zaragoza, Spain6,818 contributions
Hola, en la zona y los alrededores si pero creo que dentro del Molino tengo mis dudas, por higiene y además que es un sitio muy muy pequeño, puede haber gente que les moleste o tenga alergia
Mariana M
Recife, PE3 contributions
Gostaria de saber como as pessoas foram para Consuegra: aluguel de carro ou ônibus. Se ônibus, de onde partiram (Toledo ou Madrid).
Devo reservar um dia todo, ou uma manhã/tarde é suficiente?
Xavier C
Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain84 contributions
Desculpa o atraso em dar resporta. Nós alugamos um carro desde Toledo. Estivemos todo o dia mais também visitamos outros povos.
Francisco Javie... A
Bilbao, Spain124 contributions
Se pueden hacer visitas a los molinos y castillo entre semana aunque no se con Guia? O es necesario un guía y solo los fines de semana?
JESUS SOLERO
Malaga, Spain20,732 contributions
Te dejo debajo la información sobre horarios. Tanto el castillo como los molinos se pueden visitar durante toda la semana, la visita es libre. Para hacer una visita guiada debes concertarla previamente en la oficina de turismo de Consuegra. Saludos.
Precios entradas:
Adultos 4,5 € por persona Castillo y Molino de Viento "Bolero" por libre
6.5€ por persona Guiada al castillo y por libre a Molino de Viento "Bolero" para visitantes individuales según disponibilidad y hasta completar aforo 50pax
Niños entre 7 y 12 años
2€ por persona Castillo y Molino de Viento "Bolero" por libre
3€ por persona Guiada al castillo y por libre a Molino de Viento "Bolero" para visitantes individuales según disponibilidad y hasta completar aforo 50pax
Horarios:
Del 1 de junio al 30 de septiembre: Lunes a viernes de 10.00 h a 13.30 h y 16.30 a 18.30 h; Sábados, domingos y festivos de 10.30 h a 13.30 h y de 16.30 h a 18.30 h.
Del 1 de octubre al 31 de mayo: De lunes a viernes de 10.00 h a 13.30 h y de 15.30 h a 17.30 h; Sábados, domingos y festivos de 10.30 h a 13.30 h y de 15.30 h a 17.30 h. (A partir del 13 febrero 2017 horario de lunes a viernes 10.10h a 13.30h 15.40h a 18.30h y sabado, domingo y festivos 10.30h a 14.00h y 15.40h a 18.30h)
Días de Cierre: 25 de Diciembre. 1 y 6 de Enero.
Dia 24 y 31 diciembre abierto de 10.40h a 14.00
Para contratar y saber las tasas de una Visita guiada con un informador turístico a interior de Castillo y Molino de Viento el teléfono de contacto de la Oficina de Turismo es 925475731 y 925593118.
296ad
Gothenburg, Sweden1 contribution
Hi!
I am going to Toledo next month and was wondering if it is possible to take a bus from there to Consuegra and back? I do not have a license so I can't rent a car, and booking tours is too expensive, so public transport is the only option for me.
I have done some research and found mixed information. I looked up Samar bus company and at first it looked like there was a Toledo-Consuegra connection but as I proceeded to book the tickets it changed. So my question is, does the Samar bus drive from Toledo to Consuegra or is there another company?
CTNan007
Westport, CT6 contributions
Read posts on the windmills & was wondering if you can tell me how easy it is to get to if you don't have a car? We'll be in Toledo for a night or 2 and are debating about taking a trip out to see them. Thanks for your help.
Nancy
L T
Madrid, Spain193 contributions
There is a very charming restaurant with lovely terrace/garden called El Cardenal which I would recommend very much for the site and the traditional Mancha cuisine. For a visit of the town or the windmills, I thought you could try the service of evaneos who offer tours "à la carte" with guides and drivers. I used it is Latin America and was very pleased by this solution offering transport and expert advises.
WINDMILLS (Consuegra) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Windmills
- Windmills is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Hotels near Windmills:
- (0.05 km) VUT Casa La Fuentecilla
- (0.30 km) El Patio de los Jazmines
- (0.42 km) La Vida de Antes Rural Hotel
- (0.55 km) Complejo Retiro de la Mancha
- (0.40 km) Apartamentos Turisticos OnceMolinos
- Restaurants near Windmills:
- (0.04 km) Venta Torre Dona Jimena
- (0.06 km) El Alfar De Rosa
- (0.42 km) Restaurante El Retorno
- (0.61 km) Taperia Gaudy
- (0.68 km) Restaurante Abrasador Canela y Limón del Pesca