Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park
Parque natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera
A string of 16 blue-green lakes linked by travertine dams on the arid La Mancha plateau, where you can swim and go boating in summer.
The Lagunas de Ruidera are a chain of about 16 stepped lakes linked by travertine dams and small waterfalls. Against the arid La Mancha plain they show an unusual blue-green colour, and they also feature in legends from the novel. Roads run alongside the lakes, with several viewpoints, trails and lakeside beaches to stop at. In summer many people swim and paddle kayaks, and parking is tight. Near the entrance is Peñarroya Castle. The visitor centre is in the village of Ruidera, is free to enter, and lies about 55 km from Campo de Criptana.
Opening hours
All day (visitor center open during the day)
Nearby sights
- Cueva de Medrano
- Hermitage of the Virgin of Criptana
- Church of the Assumption, Campo de Criptana
- Albaicín of Campo de Criptana
- Campo de Criptana Windmills
- Gran Prior Palace, Alcázar de San Juan
- Mota del Cuervo Windmills
- El Toboso & Casa de Dulcinea