A Slow Weekend in Cuenca: Hanging Houses & Spain's Interior
A weekend trip to Cuenca from Madrid by train takes under an hour. Here's how to do it slowly, what to eat, where to stay, and why most visitors rush it.
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A weekend trip to Cuenca from Madrid by train takes under an hour. Here's how to do it slowly, what to eat, where to stay, and why most visitors rush it.
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