Cuenca

Cuenca was occupied by the Moors from the 8th to 12th centuries. The casas colgadas (hanging houses) spectacularly cantilevered over the Huécar River far below are believed to have originated in those times. Now it's a World Heritage, well-preserved medieval city.
It's not just all "hanging houses" though, there are some fabulous walks in the surrounding mountains.

The "hanging houses" of Cuenca

Cuenca - still a fortified medieval city

Another view of Cuenca old town

Coloured facades on the main street leading up to the historic area

The 12th century Cathedral is the earliest example of Gothic style in Spain

The Main Plaza with the City Hall (1762) at the end

View from the terrace at our apartment San Martin

Octagonal Church of San Pedro built on an ancient mosque

The old Convent is now a hotel

The original 16th century stone San Pablo bridge collapsed

Dominican Monastery of San Pablo, 1523

16th century Church of the Virgin of Light reflected in the Júcar

Part of the 7k walk to the St Julian Chapel

Rock formations above the path

Bridge across the Huécar leads back up to the old city

We're back in La Mancha, the world's largest vine-growing area

Resolí is a tasty Cuenca liquor made with cinnamon, cloves and anise