Quintanar de la Orden

Quintanar de la Orden is a working Manchego town with all basic services — supermarkets, bars, restaurants, pharmacy, and accommodation. The town was historically linked to the Order of Santiago, which controlled this territory during the Reconquista. The Plaza Mayor is pleasant, and the Iglesia de Santiago has a fine portal.

After the quiet literary charm of El Toboso, Quintanar feels more substantial. It's a good place to resupply for the long, flat stretches ahead toward Toledo.