What is Almansa?
Q: What is Almansa?
A: Almansa is a Spanish town and municipality in the province of Albacete.
Q: What borders does Almansa have?
A: The municipality of Almansa borders with Alicante, Valencia and Murcia.
Q: What festival is celebrated in Almansa?
A: The Moros y Cristianos festival is celebrated in Almansa from the 1st to the 6th of May.
Q: Where is Almansa located?
A: Almansa is built at the foot of a white limestone cliff and it has a Moorish castle at the top. It is also situated in the middle of a fertile and irrigated plain.
Q: What happened during the Battle of Almansa?
A: During the Battle of Almansa, which was fought on 25 April 1707 during the War of Spanish Succession, Duke Berwick (the son of James II) defeated allied British, Portuguese and Spanish troops.
Q: Is there any reminder for people about this battle?
A: Yes, about 1 mile (1.6 km) south from town centre there's an obelisk to remind people about this battle.
Q: Is there anything else interesting around Almansa city limits?
A: Yes, Sierra del Mugrón can be found within city limits as well.
