Heading southeast from Madrid you encounter a number of cities and towns located on the tops of hills and limestone outlooks that were established as city forts during the time of the moors. The cities of Cuenca, Teruel, and Albarracin built to help control the passage through the mountains and along the rivers Jucar, Huecar and Guadalaviar..
A great view of Cuenca from the hills above - also a great place for a stroll.