Almagro Spain travel guide and attractions
Almagro is in the province of Ciudad Real in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain.
Almagro is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
Visit Almagro, Spain
Almagro is a beautiful town whose heyday was in the 15 and 16th century when the Fugger family, bankers to Carlos V, lived here. They brought a northern european influence to the town which can still be seen today.
The highlight of Almagro is its Plaza Mayor with its fine arcaded and colonnaded buildings, each with green framed windows - legacy of the Fugger family's influence.
On one side of the square is the Corral de Comedias, a 16th century open air theatre which regurlarly hosts performances of 16th and 17th Spanish theatre. In July there is a theatre festival. If you are not lucky enough to see a performance here you can still visit the theatre during the daytime.
As well as wandering the streets and admiring the Renaissance mansions dotted throughout the town visit the Fuggers Renaissance Warehouse and the former university.
Almagro is home to one of Spain's excellent paradors, the Parador de Almagro, which is housed in a charming former convent.
Market day in Almagro is Wednesday morning.
Our photo is taken during Spain's important Semana Santa festival (March/April). This is an Easter Week festival celebrated throughout Spain.
Almagro Museums
Museo del Teatro. Houses a collection of posters, photos and other items connected to the theatre.