Birding on the lakes of Ruidera

When: 
Where: 
Specific place: 
Ciudad Real and Albacete: Ruidera - Lagunas de Ruidera - Ruidera
Length: 
Level: 
IBP Index: 
20
Group min/máx: 
4-8 people
Spectacular wetlands

Spectacular wetlands

This is a weekend, circular route, moderate and especially proposed for birding lovers.

Starting from Ossa de Montiel we will get the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park, a complex lagoon system composed of fifteen lagoons that spread over 30 kilometers making the valley of the Upper Guadiana. This unique natural environment is home to many aquatic and migratory birds that can be seen along the roads and tracks that runs on the shore of the lakes.

Since 1980 the Humid Mancha is a Biosphere Reserve.

The Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park is a protected wetland according to the RAMSAR Convention, as well as being listed as SCI (Site of Community Importance) in the Natura 2000 network.

Scheduled itinerary: 
Day 1.- Transportation to Ruidera. Ride from Ruidera to the Ruidera lakes (30 km), along the lagoons. Visits to the Visitors Center, Montesinos cave and Rochafrida castle. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from the lakes to Ruidera (37 km). Transportation back home.
Ducks Ducks
Reeds, rushes, cattails Reeds, rushes, cattails
Travertines Travertines
More routes around the area: 
More information in the blog (Spanish only): 
Recommended reading: 

Voces en Ruidera: Una aventura del Plinio, by Francisco García Pavón.

Reservations:

For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.

Prices

Last update: 
28/08/2024

(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)

Guided route: 
335,00 €
(Minimum group: 4 people)
Self-guided route: 
20,00 €
Customized route: 
125,00 €

Different route types are explained in General conditions.

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