The Toledanos Castles route
During the various conquests numerous castles, fortresses and retaining walls of Arabic and Christian origins were built in this region.
We begin our interesting journey in Almorox, an ancient Roman and Muslim town. In Plaza Mayor there are many examples of the regions stately buildings as well as the 17th - 19th century Mudejar constructions, and the impressive Toledanos castle.

We take the N-403 to Escalona, a pretty town situated on a hillside near the Alberche river. From the Escalona castle we get an excellent panoramic view over the area. Here there is a fortress which was originally occupied by Alfonso VI followed by Álvaro de Luna, inside there is a lovely Mudejar ambience. Other important monuments in this area include the Gothic - Renaissance monastery La Encarnación, the town hall building, the Baroque church of San Miguel and a wide selection of houses architecturally typical to the area.

Continuing on the same road we take a stop at Maqueda, a town belonging to the Orden de Calatrava and considered a town of great strategic value during the middle ages. The castle here is in use as the barracks for the Guardia Civil. Other places of interest are the local church which has an interesting Mudejar Baptist chapel.

We carry on the N-403 until Torrijos, which was awarded to the Archbishop Jiménez de Rada during the 13th century for his part in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. In the outskirts of town you can visit the 14th century Castillo de Barciense. The town has a wealth of cultural heritage with the Colegiata del Santisimo Sacramento, which has numerous altarpieces from different eras, the Concepcionistas Franciscanas convent, constructed on the ruins of an ancient citadel, the La Caridad renaissance hospital and many interesting local houses.

On the CM-4009 we arrive at the Puebla de Montalbán, the birthplace of Fernando de Rojas. There are many important buildings here such as the palaces of Ducal and Los Duques de Osuna, the Concepción monastery and the original Hospital de la Caridad.

To finish we take the same road to Malpica de Tajo, situated on the banks of the Taja river. Here there is the Mudejar Malpica castle which has many historically important canvases to view, the 19th century metal bridge, the 17th -18th century parish church and many stately houses typical to Toledo.