Toledo is one of the largest provinces of Spain. Centrally situated in the Peninsula, in the Autonomous Region of Castilla la Mancha, Toledo is also home to the capital city.

To the north is the community of Madrid, the northwest is Ávila in Castilla León, to the east is Cáceres in Extremadura, south is the province of Ciudad Real and to the east is Cuenca province.

The main river of the province, the River Tajo, which flows east-west, divides the province into two distinct areas. On the northern boundary the land is typically meseta with the Sierra de San Vicente to the north and the Sierras de Gredos to the west.

 

South of the Tajo are the Mountains of Toledo, famous for their abundant hunting and spectacular scenery. These mountains mark the limit with Cáceres.

On both sides of the River Tajo the fertile valley, although not greatly developed, has extensive areas under agricultural development The main urbanizations are located on the eastern border.

Cities such as Toledo, the capital city, Talavera de la Reina, and important centre for ceramics, Puente del Arzobispo and Oropesa all vie for attention in terms of interest and cultural importance.

The majority of the eastern part of the territory is abrupt and mountainous; in the north the Central System mountain chain is home to many distinct species of flora and fauna. In the south, the Cordillera of Toledo reaches its maximum height around Los Yébenes and La Calderina.

To the east of the province of Toledo the great plains reach their greatest extent around the Meseta de Ocaña and many man-made reservoirs ensure that there is sufficient water for crop irrigation.

Apart from these there are several natural lakes that are of special ecological interest including La Paloma, Grande, Chica, Peña Hueca.

The province of Toledo holds many surprises for any traveller. The capital city itself is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.

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Important Fiestas

Talavera de la Reina: between the 15th and the 18th May, the Feria of San Isidro. On the 8th September, the Feria of San Mateo.

Oropesa. 24th to the 26th April – Medieval festivals. 8th to the 10th of September, the festival of Nuestra Señora del Peñitas.