In a place in La Mancha, whose name you will want to remember, is Ruidera. This municipality in the Campo de Montiel region, in Ciudad Real, exudes all that quixotic charm that attracts so much rural tourism.
It is a great destination for your holidays in a rural setting. Where could you start? Well, if you arrive hungry from the trip, you are in the perfect place to enjoy a typical Manchego dish with traditional flavours. The main dishes of the place are especially the rabbit with garlic, the ratatouille or the crumbs. Anyone's mouth would water!
All these ingredients have the highest quality and, you can usually obtain them in the town since the sources of the Ruideran economy are hunting and agriculture.
And you would say, but how do you want me to digest all those dishes? Well, very easy: take a walk.
In the town, several enclaves are part of an extensive heritage of which its citizens are very proud, such as the church of the Virgen Blanca, patron saint of the town. On August 15, people celebrate festivities in her honour, and let us tell you that you are going to love them!
Ruidera's environment is full of little wonders that you can discover one by one. The jewel in the crown of this territory is undoubtedly the Lagunas de Ruidera, which make up the largest wetland in Spain.
Its 16 lagoons create an exotic landscape that makes you fall in love at a single glance. Thanks to them, rural tourism easily emerges in the region as it's a unique attraction for visitors.
What are some things you can do? You will think that many of the lagoons have nothing special beyond their enchantment to the eye but, you're wrong guessing.
Here you can do all kinds of outdoor activities and sports, especially water activities. If you prefer to go walking, you can go hiking and see with your own eyes one of its most impressive sights: the Cascada del Hundimiento. There are also numerous caves and cliffs, such as the Cueva de Montesinos, where according to the novel, Don Quixote fell asleep.
And don't worry about rest, because there are many rural accommodations where you can stay and recharge your batteries. Some will surprise you with their views of the natural park, although we recommend that you make a parcel, a good campsite and set up your tent or, if you prefer to enjoy all the comforts, stay in a rural hotel and enjoy a relaxing stay at the vera of the lagoons.
What are you waiting for? Do not hesitate and come and enjoy some rural tourism in this town on the Ruta del Quijote.
You will not forget the experience!
