Albacete (Spanish: [alβaˈθete] ⓘ) is a province of central Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha.

Its capital city, also called Albacete, is 262 kilometres (163 mi) by road southeast of Madrid.

[2] In Roman times, the territory of the present province of Albacete was part of Carpetania and Celtiberia, Contestania, Bastetania and Oretania.

The Romans built a significant settlement at Libisosa,[3] and during the age of the Visigoths, Tolmo de Minateda grew in prominence.

During the Muslim era, territories of the province were under different zones of influence, and numerous farmhouses, castles and watchtowers developed to fight off invaders.