As Devon and I trekked our way through the streets of Toledo, I felt as though I had been transported to a medieval time. Our first objective once we stepped off the bus was to find the Puente de Alcántara (Bridge of Alcántara). The views of the city from across the Tagus River were breathtaking. Our hostal, a legit castle, was only a short hike from the bridge.
After leaving our bags at the castle, we walked back into town for dinner. We had authentic Spanish paella and gazpacho with delicious mojitos. Walking back to the Puente de Alcántara, the view of our castle lit up was stunning. Toledo was without a doubt one of the most unique cities I have ever visited. While you can expect heavy tourist traffic around the main sites in Toledo, every inch of the town is authentic and rich in history.
Bring comfortable walking shoes. Inside the walls of Toledo, there is no grass, only brick and stone. Wearing heels for a daytime stroll or a night out would be an epic disaster. Nearly every street in Toledo is on a steep inline and the town is overrun with awkwardly laid steps. It felt like every street was an uphill climb, but the awesome views of the tremendous cathedral bearing over the city was worth the sore feet. Plus, we had to work off that paella anyway!
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