don quixote
 

has anyone ever done a don quixote tour of the mancha in spain?

I spent several days in El Toboso. Unfortunately I was unable to do the Don Quijote tour due to an accident. Once I was able to do some sightseeing I found a quaint and pretty small town. The locals were very friendly and since they knew I was injured, they went out of their way to make me feel welcome.

I know they have Don Quijote Festival days some time late in April. I have this link that might help you out but I think it is in Spanish http://www.turismoalcazar.org/

eslrachel,
See
www.castillalamancha.es
www.donquijotedelamancha2005.com

And make sure to visit the collection of windmills and castle above the town of Consuegra.

I was in La Mancha for two weeks last summer, and visited many places associated with Don Quixote. Local administration has spent a lot of money on highlighting routes and places associated with the eponymous character, with some interesting displays (e.g. DQ museum in Ciudad Real). With your own car you can easily reach all those places (and traffic was light most of the time and roads good) at your own pace. Consuegra windmills were great (didn't go into the castle) with plenty of photo opps. Though not directed connected with DQ, Almagro was the highlight of our trip with easy, strollable streets full of history and charm, and some good food. Not much English was spoken anywhere we went, but people were friendly (not many foreign tourists) and prices reasonable.

gracias amigos for your help on the quest of don quizote!!