Campo de Criptana
Campo de Criptana's hilltop windmills — three of which date to the 16th century — are among the best-preserved examples of the mills that Don Quixote famously battles in Chapter VIII of Cervantes's novel, making this La Mancha town one of the most recognisable stops in the region. The town is also the birthplace of actress and singer Sara Montiel (1928–2013) and conductor Luis Cobos (born 1948), and sits in deep wine country with a compact centre of cafés and restaurants.
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- Population15,006
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 34 km21 mi
Nearest airports
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Campo de Criptana: quick answers
Where is Campo de Criptana?
Campo de Criptana is in Ciudad Real, Spain, about 47 km29 miles in a straight line from Villarrobledo.
How do you get to Campo de Criptana?
The nearest airport is Ciudad Real (CQM), about 1 hr 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is Campo de Criptana, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Campo de Criptana?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is April, with about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Campo de Criptana?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 6 restaurants, 12 cafés and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Campo de Criptana?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Alcázar de San Juan, Manzanares and El Toboso.