Tearing over the mountains of Spain on fast rail, the last beams of a winter sun were bobbing off the moving green scene. In less than a hour I would be transported from the overflowing tapas bars of Madrid to the laid-back, medieval vibes of Cuenca. While many would make this adventure as multi day trip from Madrid, I was eager to go through an end of the week in Cuenca drenching up each and every edge of its Spanish soul. (by hull taxi)

Renowned for the Casas Colgadas which mean hanging house, the old city of Cuenca is well meriting its UNESCO world legacy status. As I walked around the San Pablo connect, with the stars and moon lighting up the sky above me, I had a feeling that I was venturing back in time. 

After two days, when the minute would come to leave Cuenca, it felt strange to return down to the cutting edge world. From the pastel-toned houses on Plaza Mayor to the hours I spent appreciating dusk from the mansion ruins, Cuenca was the ideal 48-hour escape from the real world. 

Getting to Cuenca, Spain 

Touching base at Cuenca, Spain, is moderately quick and reasonable. Regardless of whether you pick to drive, or utilize open transport, coming to Cuenca from Madrid should be possible in less than 60 minutes. 

You can rapidly get to the away station of Cuenca AVE (Fernando Zobel) in less than a hour by fast rail or a slower, and marginally less expensive train benefit goes straightforwardly to the new piece of the city which is the station basically named Cuenca. (by bradford taxi)

From Fernando Zobel, another terminal explicitly worked for fast rail, a transport, at the expense of €2.15, will convey you to the core of the old city in less than 30 minutes. A comparative coordinated walk, or 15-minute ride, serve the focal Cuenca station to Plaza Mayor. 

The city of Cuenca is part into two sections, 'new' Cuenca, which is the place the stations and numerous stores are, sits underneath the shadow of old Cuenca, both truly and metaphorically. While the new piece of Cuenca is sufficiently pleasant, the principle attractions and shrouded pearl part of the city is on of the stones which bolster the hanging houses, and for this 48-hour manual for Cuenca, that will be the core interest. 

I've endeavored to keep this schedule moderately loose, however on the off chance that you are a culture vulture, as to remain occupied, or plan to investigate the neighborhood a vehicle, look at my full rundown of activities in Cuenca and close-by. 

Registering with Posada San Jose 

With regards to booking convenience in Cuenca, you'll locate an astounding number of choices. Be aware of the old and new parts of the city while anchoring your convenience, and I exceptionally prescribe you remain in the old city as the nightfalls, and after dim air, are mystical. 

I looked into a lot of various decisions and in the long run settled on Posada San Jose (presented above), predominantly sold by the surveys promising incredible perspectives, and I positively wasn't frustrated. While premium rooms with galleries are a little pricer, I booked a twofold stay with shared washroom for €30 every night (in December 2018). For the opportunity to rest in such a noteworthy working as this, when a religious community and after that a choirboys school, it appeared a reasonable cost. 

The rooms were perfect, if somewhat dated, however this all additional to the appeal. From warped wooden bars to the slight springs of the staircase, the labyrinth like inside was enchanting. Obviously, the primary feature however is the perspectives from the eatery or overhang, so make sure to take breakfast or supper here, or both, which I exceptionally suggest. (by taxis in carlisle)

First night wondering about the hanging houses 

With the sun officially set, and my stomach effectively lined on entry, I set out to scope the land. My go to first movement on an end of the week escape anyplace, it's my first recommendation for 48-hours in Cuenca. 

With the daytrippers gone, and likely less travelers in the off-season, this shrouded pearl in Europe felt enchanted in obscurity. 

The city is roosted on limestone shakes and appears to transcend both the waterways on either side drastically, the Júcar and Huécar. The hanging houses do for sure appear to dangle over the canyon, however there is just a bunch of these left to appreciate. For the principal evening I recommend getting a charge out of the perspectives from over the iron San Pablo connect, at that point dunking into one of the bars on Plaza Mayor for a night-top before an early night, prepared for an (ideally) magnificent dawn. (by carlisle taxi)