Cuenca, in the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha is steeped in Roman, Christian and Moorish history.  Owing to it's strategic hill top position surrounded by the gorges of the two rivers it was an important fortress for centuries. It's divided into two separate settlements: the "new" city is divided from the old town by the Huécar river.

The old town is small, quiet and a wonderful place to explore by foot.  Despite it's world heritage status, Cuenca appears to be relatively unscathed by tourism.  I should add that we stayed mid-week and I have had heard that Cuenca is becoming a popular weekend outing for madrileños