Albacete, Regional capital in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Albacete is a provincial capital in Castilla-La Mancha in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, surrounded by plains and gentle hills. The town spreads across flat ground with wide streets, residential areas and a modern railway station that links it to larger cities.

The place took its name from Arabic and grew into a fortified settlement during the Middle Ages. In the 14th century the Kingdom of Castile recognized the town officially and granted it its own rights and privileges.

Every September the town fills with residents and visitors who come to the fair days to try regional dishes at the stalls or watch flamenco performances. These celebrations last several days and shape the townscape through their colors and music.

High-speed trains leave several times a day to Madrid, Valencia and Alicante, linking the town with the capital and the Mediterranean coast. The railway station sits centrally and can be reached on foot or by local buses.

The Museum of Cutlery displays collections of blades and tools that document the tradition of this craft in the town. Knives from local workshops have been used across the region and beyond for centuries.

• Location: Albacete Province
• Inception: 1241
• Capital city: Albacete City
• Elevation above the sea: 686 m
• Shares border with: Barrax, La Gineta, La Herrera, Madrigueras, Peñas de San Pedro, Pozo Cañada, Pozohondo, Pozuelo, La Roda, Tarazona de la Mancha, Tobarra, Motilleja, Mahora, Valdeganga, Chinchilla de Montearagón, Hellín
• Address: Albacete, Spain
• Website: http://albacete.es
• GPS coordinates: 38.99556,-1.85583
• Latest update: January 15, 2026 08:45