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The Windmill Train connects Madrid with the essence of La Mancha
A train getaway from Madrid makes it possible to discover the windmills of Campo de Criptana. The experience includes history, gastronomy and unique landscapes. Ideal for those looking for different plans near the city.
The return of the Train of the Mills offers Madrid residents a different opportunity to break from their routine and immerse themselves in one of Castilla-La Mancha's most recognisable landscapes. This tourist train, promoted by Renfe and Campo de Criptana Town Council, offers a day combining culture, history and gastronomy, all less than two hours from the capital.
The journey begins at Madrid Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station, stopping at Madrid Atocha Cercanías, and from the first moment the experience takes on a theme: characters inspired by Cervantes's universe accompany travellers, creating an atmosphere and anticipating what awaits them at their destination.
Once in Campo de Criptana, the guided tour makes it possible to discover spots such as the Snow Well, the Hermitage of Cristo de Villajos and the Albaicín neighbourhood, with its white and blue houses and traditional cave houses. Manchegan gastronomy also has its place before the journey up to the Sierra de los Molinos, where three of the emblematic windmills are still in operation and recall the legend of Don Quixote.
The Train of the Mills will run on several dates throughout the year: 9 May, 6 June, 26 September, 10 and 24 October, and 7 November. Tickets are now available, priced at 55 euros for adults and 25 euros for children under 14. Children under four can travel free if they do not occupy a seat.
The plan is particularly appealing for those seeking a cultural getaway without going too far from Madrid, taking advantage of the comfort of the train and the richness of a town that has managed to preserve its Manchegan identity.
Campo de Criptana is much more than a literary destination. Its profile of windmills silhouetted against the Manchegan plain has inspired generations and remains one of the region's most photographed landscapes. The town has committed to cultural and local tourism, integrating guided routes, craft workshops and gastronomic offerings that connect with tradition. The Train of the Mills has established itself as one of the most comfortable and evocative ways to discover this corner, especially for those who live in Madrid and are looking for different plans without logistical complications. Madrid is already starting to move in that direction.