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Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park

October 17, 2023 by clive

Region: Castilla la Mancha
Province: Albacete and Ciudad Real
Towns and villages: Argamasilla de Alba, Ruidera, Alhambra, Ossa de Montiel and Villahermosa.
Declared a Natural Park: 1979
Park surface area: 3,772 hectares

Points of interest

The Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park acts as a buffer zone to the Tablas de Daimiel National Park and It consists of a complex lagoon system made up of fifteen lagoons, which over 30 kilometers constitute the Alto Guadiana valley and in its highest part the source of the Guadiana river.

A lot of activities are available in the area such as hiking, diving, kayaking, paddle surfing, sailing, etc. There are bathing areas during the summer, and good places for sport fishing (See below)

The vanishing Daimiel wetlands: A 50-year environmental crisis and a national park in peril

October 17, 2023 by clive

The Daimiel wetlands, known as Las Tablas de Daimiel, are at a critical juncture as they mark their 50th year as a national park. This natural wonder, a symbol of Castilla La Mancha Húmeda biosphere reserve, has been steadily deteriorating over the years due to poor water management, with overexploitation driven primarily by agricultural irrigation.

Over exploitation of water

The overexploitation of water for agricultural purposes has transformed the Tablas de Daimiel into one of Europe’s most threatened aquatic ecosystems. The modern agri-food model, which prioritizes high production rates, has placed immense pressure on our limited water resources, particularly in arid regions like Castilla-La Mancha. As a consequence, what was once a flourishing wetland teeming with biodiversity has become an arid expanse.

Alto Tajo Natural Park

October 17, 2023 by clive

Region: Castilla la Mancha
Province: Cuenca and Guadalajara
Declared a Natural Park: 2000 and now is inside the Molina-Alto Tajo global geopark limits
Park surface area: 174,545 hectares

Points of interest

The Alto Tajo Natural Park located between the southeast of the Guadalajara province and the northeast of Cuenca is famous for its canyons and gorges formed by the river Tagus and its tributaries. (The most extensive river gorge system in the region and one of the most important in Spain, with a great geological, botanical and fauna diversity.

The Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Natural Park

October 17, 2023 by clive

Region: Castilla la Mancha.
Province: Guadalajara.
Declared a Natural Park: 2011.
Park surface area: 125,772 hectares.

Points of interest

The Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Natural Park extends through the a vast area of the northern mountains in the province of Guadalajara. It encompasses the Ayllón and Pela mountain ranges as well as the pre-existing Hayedo de Tejera Negra Natural Park, the Pico del Lobo-Cebollera Massif nature reserve, the Pelagallinas River fluvial reserve and the National Hunting Reserve of Sonsaz.

The Hayedo de Tejera Negra Natural Park was declared in 1978 with an area of 1641 hectares.
The Natural Reserve of the Pico del Lobo-Cebollera Massif declared in 2005 with an area of 10,024 ha. Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and Place of Community Importance (SCI).
The Pelagallinas River Fluvial Reserve declared in 2003 with an area of 362 ha.

Points of interest

Over exploitation of water

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Points of interest

The Caminito del Rey

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