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Villanueva de la Fuente
Villanueva de la Fuente is a small village located in the Province of Ciudad Real, in the region of Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
In the past it was a Roman village called Mentesa which was a typical crossroads in the Roman period.
Prominent festivals take place in May during La Romeria de Mayo, and the 31 of August which is the beginning of the Festival of the people.
Tourist sights include the mountains of Alcaraz and the river of Villanueva. La Ermita de los Desamparados is a pilgrimage place.
Known in ancient times as: Mentesa
Periods/Settlements: hellenistic-republican, roman
Distance between:
Madrid to Villanueva de la Fuente131 Miles / 211 Kms Barcelona to Villanueva de la Fuente319 Miles / 513 Kms