History of Daimiel

Have you ever heard about the history of Daimiel? It is certainly fascinating, but first of all, in case you have not heard the name of this town before, we want to clarify that it is located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha , and more specifically in the northeast of the province of Ciudad Real.

First settlements in Daimiel

The history of this municipality is very interesting, since the first human settlement in this area dates back to 2450 BC . It is true that this event was the precedent of a long history that has given us extraordinary infrastructure and civil and religious heritage, thanks to the different civilizations that have occupied it. Therefore, in this post we are going to talk about the history of Daimiel through its monuments.

The history of Daimiel begins many centuries ago. Remains of Iberian and Roman settlements were found in this town. For this reason, it is known that this area was inhabited throughout the Ancient Age . Later, the fact that this city was so close to the Guadiana River made it become an important strategic enclave during the Middle Ages , which caused several wars.

Both Christians and Muslims fought for control of the city, bringing with them war buildings such as the castle of Daimiel, which no longer exists. With the Christian victory, the repopulation of the area began, turning Daimiel into an important possession of the Military Order of Calatrava due to its fertile fields.

It was in 1245 when the name of this town appeared for the first time in a written document: “Daymiel”. After the war, the economic and social growth of Daimiel began, which led to the construction of the Church of Santa María La Mayor. In the 16th century, Daimiel became one of the towns with the largest number of inhabitants in the La Mancha region.

historia de daimiel a traves de sus monumentos

During the Modern Age, the Inquisition carried out trials against 6 women accused of witchcraft. For this reason, Daimiel became known as “the town of witches”. Today, the city of Daimiel uses this fact as a tourist attraction. During the 19th century, the then town of Daimiel went through economic ups and downs, until in 1860 it was recognized as a city by the regent María Cristina.

Where to sleep in Daimiel

If you are looking for a good hotel in Daimiel , at Doña Manuel you will find an intimate and relaxed space to rest and relax, enjoying your vacation to the fullest. Our facilities are designed to offer you the best stay, and while we take care of guaranteeing your comfort during your stay, you only have to worry about enjoying yourself. We look forward to seeing you!preocuparte en disfrutar. ¡Te esperamos!

Elisa Negrete Espinosa

Elisa Negrete Espinosa es la directora y gerente del hotel Doña Manuela en Daimiel. Ha sido galardonada con el Premio Mujer Daimiel 2024 por su destacada labor empresarial y su compromiso con la formación y conciliación laboral de su equipo. Descrita como una mujer emprendedora, independiente y justa, Elisa es un ejemplo de liderazgo moderno y cercano. Este reconocimiento, propuesto por sus empleados y otorgado unánimemente, subraya su impacto positivo tanto en el ámbito profesional como en su comunidad.