Albacete: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 12 - 230 NH Albar
 The NH Albar is set in a quiet pedestrian street of Albacete, right next to the Cathedral and opposite the Circus Theatre. Free Wi-Fi is offered in pu… MoreEUR 54 - 124 Hotel Universidad
 Set next to the University of Castilla la Mancha, Hotel Universidad is in a quiet residential area of Albacete. Rooms include a minibar, flat-screen T… MoreEUR 59 - 179 Parador de Albacete
 Located in the plains of La Mancha, this Parador provides you with pretty gardens and a swimming pool as well as an ideal setting for enjoying outdoor… MoreEUR 102 - 162 San Antonio
 Set in Don Quixote country, this modern and practical hotel is located in the centre of Albacete. It is the ideal base for those visiting the city for… MoreEUR 65 - 206 Sercotel San Jose
 This smart modern hotel provides tranquil accommodation in Albacete’s city centre, close to the Abelardo Sánchez Park.
Start your day with breakfa… MoreEUR 66 - 261 Sercotel Los Llanos
 A hotel, in a modern and functional building, located in the heart of Albacete, offering splendid views of the city. Fully reburbished in 2006. The ho… MoreEUR 70 - 540 Hotel Santa Isabel
 This elegant hotel surrounded by gardens has free Wi-Fi access in all rooms and public areas. Free private parking is available.
All rooms at the San… MoreEUR 43 - 112 Hotel Principe
 The Hotel Principe is located in the centre of Albacete, next to San Juan Cathedral, and 5 minutes´ walk from the Bullring. All air-conditioned … MoreEUR 50 - 124 Europa
 This smart, city-centre hotel provides an elegant setting for your visit to Albacete and the surrounding region of La Mancha.
The Europa’s central … MoreEUR 48 - 115 Castilla
 Hotel Castilla is located in the centre of Albacete, 300 metres from the city’s Knife Museum. It offers 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi througho… MoreEUR 99 - 497 Gran Hotel
 This grand hotel is an Albacete landmark, set in an elaborate building in the city’s cultural and historic heart.
With its 3 lantern turrets and im… MoreEUR 32 - 52 Hotel Albacete
 Located in central Albacete, this hotel is 100 metres from the Cathedral and 500 metres from Albacete Train Station. It offers large rooms with flat-s… MoreEUR 30 - 92 Hotel Altozano
 Set in the very heart of Albacete, the Hotel Altozano is convenient and well priced. It has free wired internet access.
The rooms in the Altozano are… MoreEUR 76 - 216 Beatriz Albacete
 Offering a convenient location close to the Palacio de Congresos Conference Centre and major transport links, the Beatriz Albacete is a practical and … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albacete: Guide
Albacete its origins is derived from Arabic Al Basit (the plain). البسيطة .It is a city an municipality in southeastern Spain, 173 miles southeast of Madrid, the capital of the Albacete (province)|province of Albacete in the autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. The municipality had a population of 152,115 in 2002.
The settlement was named Al-Basit, "the plain," by the Arabs. The city has been known as a center for the manufacture of fine daggers, scissors, and knife|knives. An assembly plant of Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, is currently under construction and will begin operating in 2007.
Although Albacete has never been considered a city with industrial tradition, the industrial area in the city, known as Polígono de Campollano, has recently been expanded as it's one of the biggest industrial concentrations in Spain. The local government is pushing to make Albacete a logistic center in the Southeastern part of Spain but its efforts have not had positive results yet.
Albacete, together with Ciudad Real, has one of the main campuses of the University of Castilla la Mancha. It's estimated that between 9000 and 10000 students study at any of the schools that the regional university has at this moment in the city.
Albacete is not known as a tourist destination, but its sights include the new cathedral and the Albacete Provincial Museum|Museo de Albacete.
During the Spanish Civil War, it was the headquarters and training camp of the International Brigades.
Albacete is home to the football team Albacete Balompié.
See also
List of municipalities in Albacete
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