Cuenca is a historic city in Castile la Mancha, declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1996. Cuenca combines cultural and natural heritage and offers tourists a haven of peace, where they can breathe, stroll and relax while enjoying superb gastronomy.
The city of Cuenca is an international benchmark in avant-garde art, with many museums, including the prestigious Museo de Abstracto Español (Spanish Abstract Art Museum).
Other gems to be found within the city include the Hanging Houses, its cathedral and its monumental old quarter, nestled among the gorges of the rivers Huecar and Júcar.
| Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme |
Cuenca joined the Smart Tourism Destinations programme in 2019, and its Diagnosis Report and Action Plan were drawn up in late 2019 and early 2020 for its ultimate transformation into a Smart Destination.
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| Outstanding initiatives
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- The city is a member of the Network of World Heritage Cities and the AVE Cities Network.
- There are close ties with the University of Castile-La Mancha, where there is even an SD Classroom and a Responsible Procurement Classroom.
- The destination does an excellent job in tackling sustainability from all angles: cultural, environmental, social and economic.
- The city has effective governance, innovation and technology instruments, including the Smart City Strategic Plan and EDUSI Horizon 2023, and fosters circular economy initiatives.
- Cuenca has a strong commitment to accessibility and mobility and is currently working towards its Accessibility and Urban Mobility Plans.
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Technical data
VAT number:
P1607900F Address: Plaza Mayor, 1 Postal code: 16001 Telephone: 969 17 61 00 Region: Castilla - La Mancha Province:
Cuenca Population:
Cuenca Country:
España Local entity type: Ayuntamiento Date of membership:
27/2/2019 Diagnosis: Sí Diagnosis date:
01/07/2024 Destination Type:
Urbano de interior Population:
54,621 Area (km²):
9,106.00 Density (inhab/km²):
59.98
Level in the Network: Nivel 3
