Nature in Alcázar de San Juan
UNESCO lagoons, flamingos and salt landscapes in the heart of La Mancha
Alcázar de San Juan conceals one of the most surprising natural treasures in Castilla-La Mancha. Its lagoons, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, host colonies of flamingos and endangered species amid saline landscapes that in summer resemble the surface of the moon. Mediterranean woodlands, vineyards and wetlands shape a territory where nature puts on unique spectacles in every season of the year.
Alcázar de San Juan Lagoon Complex
Three UNESCO-protected lagoons where flamingos and white-headed ducks live among unique salt landscapes in Western Europe.
La Veguilla Lagoon
The freshwater lagoon closest to the town, with a bird hide and a 3.5 km circuit ideal for walking.
Camino de Villafranca and Las Yeguas Lagoons
Seasonal salt lagoons with glasswort landscapes, white salt flats and flamingo colonies in spring and autumn.
Zacatena Pastureland
Mediterranean pastureland south of the municipality, with centuries-old holm oaks and big game wildlife.