Albacete is a laid-back, contemporary city in the heart of Castilla–La Mancha, known for parks, cutlery tradition, and easy access to quiet villages and lagoons. It makes a great, untouristy base between Madrid, Valencia, and Alicante for slow travel, gastronomy, and local fiestas. Albacete is the largest city in Castilla–La Mancha, with around 160,000 inhabitants and roots going back to prehistoric settlements that grew around three low hills and marshes. Today it blends bro
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