San Vicente range: an island of dense chestnut and oak forests in the border of La Mancha. Among its Ethnobotanical heritage its remarkable the high diversity of fig trees varieties.

More info: www.sierrasanvicente.com

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Campo de Montiel : a plateau about 1000 m. (3000 ft.) above sea level, covered by Spanish Juniper forests with a very special Natural Park; Ruidera lakes, fifteen enchained lagoons, really a lovely place for birdwatching.

More info: www.turismoenalbacete.com

Alcaraz range: part of the Betic Mountains, which starts far away, close to Gibraltar Straith. This is a dramatic scenery with a high diverse Flora, among the richest in Europe and land of “bandoleros” like the famous “Pernales”.

More info: www.turismoenalbacete.com

Cuenca mountains: surrounding the millenary city of Cuenca, World Heritage Site, there are a huge land of mountains and hills, covered by vast forests of pines and oaks, shelter of a very special Fauna and Flora.

More info: www.turismocuenca.com

La Mancha: land of vineyards, saffron, wheat and barley, homeland of Don Quixote, a man from La Mancha, and some worldwide famous people like Pedro Almodóvar or the football player Andrés Iniesta. Also, it´s very appreciated one of our best food products; Manchego cheese. In the middle of the Eastern Mancha lies the town of Albacete, famous for its pocket knives and for its September Fair.

More info: www.turismoenalbacete.com

Climate:
The best seasons to come are spring and autumn. From March to June is a good time to walk on nature. July and August are really hot in La Mancha, although Cuenca mountains are usually milder. September to November is also good time for visiting us. December to February is usually cold, but it´s a good time for birdwatching and truffle hunting. Rainfall goes from 300 mm./year in the driest locations to 1.000 mm./year in the most humid ones.

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