Villanueva de la Fuente

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Villanueva de la Fuente is a small village in the geographical centre of Spain, in the famous region of Castilla-La Mancha.

In the past it was a Roman village called Mentesa which was a typical crossroads in the Roman period. Prominent festivals take place in May during La Romeria de Mayo, and the 31 of August which is the beginning of the Festival of the people.

The number of inhabitants is 2 791 and the altitude is 1 005 m.

Tourists visit the mountains of Alcaraz and the river of Villanueva. La Ermita de los Desamparados is a religious place where the people go in peregrination.

The most famous cities nearby are Villanueva de los Infantes and Valdepeñas where the famous wine originates.

Coordinates: 38°42′N, 2°42′W