Villarrubia de los Ojos

Villarrubia de los Ojos is located between the foothills of the Montes de Toledo and the flat Manchega plains, where the Gigüela and Guadiana rivers meet. The town spreads across about 281 square kilometers with roughly 9,762 inhabitants, and the municipal government office sits at Plaza de la Constitución.

The town was the site of a significant event in 1466 when Pedro Girón, Master of Calatrava, died here while traveling to meet Isabel of Castile. He was leading a large force of men, showing that this location lay on routes of historical importance.

The Ethnographic Museum San Isidro Labrador displays farming tools and household items that reflect how locals lived and worked across generations. These objects show the agricultural rhythm that shaped daily life in this region.

The town is best explored on foot, with Plaza de la Constitución as the central point from which different areas are easily accessible. Visitors should allow time to visit the Ethnographic Museum and explore the surrounding areas near the rivers.

The name comes from the light-colored soil and the Ojos del Guadiana, a spring that marks the source of the fourth longest river on the Iberian Peninsula. This natural feature is something many visitors overlook, yet it defines the river's geography for the entire region.

Location: Province of Ciudad Real

Capital city: Villarrubia de los Ojos

Elevation above the sea: 624 m

Part of: Mancomunidade «Terra de Cabaleiros e Tablas de Daimiel»

Shares border with: Urda, Consuegra, Madridejos, Camuñas, Herencia, Las Labores, Arenas de San Juan, Daimiel, Fuente el Fresno

Website: http://villarrubiadelosojos.es

GPS coordinates: 39.21792,-3.60747

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:27