On the borders of the Albacete and Ciudad Real provinces, and in the middle of the vast Campo de Montiel, we come across, almost without warning, an oasis of water and flora; the Lagunas de Ruidera Nature Reserve, where at its highest point, the Cabeza de San Pedro, there are the Rochafrida Castle and the Montesinos Cave.

In an area of 4000 hectares there are sixteen lagoons which gradually form waterfalls and streams which start at the first springs which gush forth from the Blanca lagoon until they reach the lower lagoons and the Peñarroya Marsh. In spring the exuberant colour of an abundant and varied flora, receives countless aquatic birds. The water reaches its maximum current during this period and flows from one lagoon to another, in some cases forming small waterfalls.

From Levante take the Mediterráneo Dual Carriageway until you arrive at the city of Albacete which you by-pass towards Manzanares via the N-430. Barrax, Munera and Ossa de Montiel are the towns you will pass before arriving at the town of Ruidera. Once in this town, cross it completely and you will arrive at a stop sign to turn left onto the Lagunas de Ruidera road. Immediately afterwards take the first road on the left, on a steep hill, and take another left and you will come to the Doña Ruidera Apartment Hotel.

From Murcia take the A-30 until you reach the La Mancha town of Hellín where you take the CM-313 highway, passing the towns of Pozohondo, San Pedro, Lezuza and Munera where you will join the N-430 towards Manzanares until reaching Ruidera. Once in this town, cross it completely and you will arrive at a stop sign to turn left onto the Lagunas de Ruidera road. Immediately afterwards take the first road on the left, on a steep hill, and take another left and you will come to the Doña Ruidera Apartment Hotel.