Fiery red terrain defines Castile-La Mancha, the geographic core of the Iberian Peninsula. Whimsical windmills and sun-kissed vineyards adorn the pastoral landscapes that inspired the imaginary escapades of Don Quixote.
In stark contrast, nearby, the national capital of Madrid is a thriving metropolis that flaunts the opulence of empirical Spain with extravagant plazas, regal palaces, and lavish urban parks. Straddling the border of municipal Madrid, the grandiose El Escorial is eye-watering palace, historically the residence of Spanish royalty.