Mota del Cuervo

Mota del Cuervo is a municipality in Cuenca province within the Castilla-La Mancha region, centered around a traditional town core where daily life and local governance intersect. The settlement spreads across hilly terrain crowned by windmills that shape the local landscape.

The settlement developed over centuries as a strategic location in Cuenca province, with windmills on the hills reflecting the broader heritage of La Mancha. This historical role shaped it into a center of self-governance and community life.

Pottery-making defines daily life here, with women leading the traditional craft in family workshops throughout the town. This handwork remains central to local identity and continues to be passed down through generations.

The town is best explored on foot, with the windmills on surrounding hills easily accessible and local pottery workshops scattered throughout. It helps to allow time for wandering through the ceramic studios, as these are often housed in smaller buildings spread across the community.

Windmills crown the chain of hills and echo the Don Quijote stories set in this region, making the literary connection tangible. They function as more than historical structures—they are living reminders of the classic tales tied to La Mancha's cultural memory.

Location: Cuenca Province

Capital city: Mota del Cuervo

Elevation above the sea: 772.5 m

Part of: Mancomunidade «Comsermancha»

Shares border with: Pedro Muñoz, El Toboso, Los Hinojosos, Santa María de los Llanos, Las Mesas, Socuéllamos

Address: 16630 Mota del Cuervo, Cuenca, Spain

Website: http://motadelcuervo.es

GPS coordinates: 39.50029,-2.86818

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08