피에드라부에나‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 천연기념물

Piedrabuena is located in the northwestern central part of the province, on the edge of Campo de Calatrava. It is a land with water, dazzling with its green color and with the life that runs through the Bullaque River and numerous streams such as Bullaquejo, Puerto de las Tinajas or Alcornocal. The Natural Monument of the Piedrabuena Volcano is located, as its name indicates, in the town of Piedrabuena (Ciudad Real), in the volcanic area of Campo de Calatrava. Its age could range between eight and one and a half million years. This volcano is undoubtedly one of the most extensive spots formed by eruptive rocks in the region. The place where the exit conduit was located is located to the north-northeast of the town. Above it, lava materials accumulated, giving rise to a steep hill. From there, a large blanket or flow spread widely, surrounding what is now the urban center.

On the road to Sancho Rey, we can see the Hermitage from medieval times. It is in ruins, very destroyed, but it is still worth going to see it. The greatest interest in the area is the colony of storks that is nearby, about 500 meters away. And the Bolos Bolcanicos, the rounded rocks of erosive origin and associated with a volcanic eruption.

Alcolea de Calatrava is located in the central part of the historic Campo de Calatrava, between the Alcudia Valley and the Toledo Mountains. Mainly, what we will find in its 71 km2 area are several small mountain ranges full of craters and volcanic lagoons that give it a special geomorphological and landscape attraction. The area that includes this term, and the neighboring Picón, is perhaps the one in which the most remains of Castillejos are preserved, probably due to its proximity to the permanent waters of the Guadiana River.

Perched in the Sierra de las Medias Lunas, this volcanic lagoon is one of the most beautiful in this region due to its red splash deposits on the edge of the main crater, which are what also give it its name (Peñarroya). The lagoon or maar is more than a kilometer in diameter and is surrounded by Mediterranean forest, holm oak meadows and pastures.

Curious balls. Sometimes they go unnoticed, as it happened to me, they are found between the Los Tilos farm and the storks' nests.

This natural monument is located between the municipalities of Alcolea de Calatrava and Corral de Calatrava and is included in the Campo de Calatrava volcanic complex. The volcano stands out for its magnificent 60 m cone. high, one of the best examples of Strombolian-type buildings. The lagoon was formed when lava from the volcano imprisoned the Lobo stream.

Rounded rocks of erosive origin and associated with a volcanic eruption. About 500 meters towards CR we can see the storks of Sancho Rey, and one km away the ruins of the Hermitage of Sancho Rey from medieval times.

On the way from Sancho Rey to Guadiana