Hi! I'm planning a trip that involves two nights at the Parador in Cuenca. I was curious if anyone had recommendations for their favorite restaurants (or market/grocery for picnic supplies) and what things they most enjoyed when visiting Cuenca.
I also wanted to ask about the transit, we are arriving by train and I am hoping to just take the bus from the train station to the old town, but was curious if anyone else has done this, of the bus is reliable or I should just plan on calling a taxi. Thanks!
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Pacific Northwest
2969 posts
Holy cow I love Cuenca! I didn't take the bus up to the old town but it runs regularly and leaves you right in the center of town. It's a windy, slow road up.
I can't comment on restaurants other than they open typically late...think 8pm at the earliest for dinner. It's such a small town that it was impossible to eat earlier - so just be aware...elsewhere in Spain I was able to eat earlier...in Cuenca I just had to wait.
The cathedral is gorgeous and has a great history...and some surprisingly modern stained glass!
Don't miss the hanging houses, of course, but also make sure you find the Foundation Antonio Perez. It's a house museum right off the Main Street...a cool building and then it's filled with the craziest and most random art.
Enjoy Cuenca!
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We had a car and mostly hiked outside town, but you can hike into the gorge and it is indeed gorgeous! I loved the town and had a stellar meal at Raff—highly recommend. Also had a fine meal at Piola.
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Mid-Atlantic area
8613 posts
I too had a rental car both times I was there. We loved the Parador when we stayed there.
There are no supermarkets in old town. A few supermarkets in town include Carrefour, Mercadona, and Día. You may want to pick up your picnic supplies before going up to the Parador.