La Alcarria
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The Alcarria (Spanish: La Alcarria) is a natural region in Castile (Spain). It is located mainly in Guadalajara Province but also overlaps those of Cuenca and Madrid. Its principal attractions are its fauna and flora and it is noted for its honey, olives, and a special breed of lamb.
La Alcarria | |
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Natural region | |
Country | Spain |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
The most notable towns in the region are: Almonacid de Zorita, Brihuega, Cifuentes, Nuevo Baztán, Huete, Guadalajara, Chinchón, Arganda del Rey, Illana, Priego, Jadraque, Cañaveras, Loeches, Campo Real, Mondéjar, Pastrana, Sacedón, Trillo and Villalba del Rey. [citation needed]
The region figures prominently in the travel book Viaje a la Alcarria (Journey to the Alcarria) by Camilo José Cela.[1]