Almagro
Almagro is the most beautiful town in Ciudad Real, in Castilla-La Mancha. Elena's parents have lifelong friends there (Chema y Luz).
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Visiting the del Valle Reboul's friends, Chema y Luz, on 13 February (2007).
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Elena and
Guille in the
Corral de comedias de Almagro.
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A XVIth century type of public theatre, set up in courtyards between houses.
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A typical
Spanish open-air theatre, the one in Almagro is the only remaining of its genre.
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It is also valuable for having remained faithful to its original design as well as to remain in activity.
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It is one of the iconic places of Spain and the highlight of Almagro, with a popular but potent character.
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The rest of Almagro is also worth seeing, with characteristic Castillan buildings.
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Its Plaza Mayor is one that is instantly recognizable.
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With beautiful arcades supporting green little houses.
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On both sides of the Plaza.
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In the Palacio de los Fúcares.
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Luz in her
taller de Artesanía, with
Guille and
Elena cashing pieces they worked on and actually sold there.
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Fabrice tasting Manchego
wine.
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In Chema and Luz's house.
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The way they cook there! (alcachofas)
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Visiting by night.