Top 10 Natural Monuments around Aldea Del Rey

La Yozosa, also known as Llozosa, is a volcanic area located near Valenzuela de Calatrava, in the province of Ciudad Real. From the CR-5122 highway, which connects Valenzuela with Granátula de Calatrava, you can enjoy spectacular views of this volcanic environment, especially of the Cerro Gordo volcano, which is part of the Barondillo Maar and La Sima geological complex.

This castle stands on the impressive Alacranejo hill and, despite its original defensive character, it underwent various modifications. Opposite it there is another hill with the ruins of the Salvatierra Castle, in the lands of Calzada de Calatrava. It probably has Arab origins, but it was deeply remodeled with the transfer of the knights of the Order from the Castle of Calatrava La Vieja (Carrión de Calatrava) in 1217, after the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa with the aim of consolidating the defensive line of Sierra Morena. In turn, it is made up of three walled enclosures and is accessed by the original road that was built on the occasion of the visit of Philip II through the Iron Gate, in red volcanic stone. Afterwards, we can find the Gate of the Arches, which allows entry into the parlatorio or courtyard of the convent, the courtyards, the church, the rooms and the refectory. Really, when you walk through it, you can imagine what happened in

The Fuente del Chorrillo is one of the most representative “hot springs” of Campo de Calatrava. This name is used in the region to describe those water points (springs and wells) where the escape of CO2 bubbles of volcanic origin imitates the bubbling of water when boiling. This is what characterizes volcanism in this area, with an abundant presence of gases, with CO2 and water vapor being those that have played a relevant role in the eruptive dynamics.

Impressive castle and church which is located on top of a hill and which can also be seen from afar. The views of both the castle and the panorama it offers are brutal!

The so-called “hotbeds” are one of the most common phenomena in the Calatrava region, as a consequence of its intense volcanic activity. A unique spectacle that, together with sour springs, maares, wells, and jets or sinas, are part of the history of the region and that the Association for the Development of Campo de Calatrava tries to preserve and make known outside its borders.

Musealized volcano of Campo de Calatrava. The last eruption of the volcano was 700,000 years ago, it has a cone of 300 hectares and the lava flows reached 3 kilometers.

Settled on a fortified hill that has dominated since the Bronze Age, controlling the Port of Calatrava, a natural route to the Sierra Morena from the southern Spanish Plateau. The Castle and Convent of Calatrava la Nueva are monuments from the 12th century of great importance. Spectacular views from the top over the surrounding landscape.

This castle stands on the impressive Alacranejo hill and, despite its primitive defensive character, it underwent various modifications. In front of it there is another hill with the ruins of the Salvatierra Castle, in the lands of Calzada de Calatrava. It probably has Arab origin, but it was deeply remodeled with the transfer of the Knights of the Order from the Castle of Calatrava La Vieja (Carrión de Calatrava) in 1217, after the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa with the aim of consolidating the line defense of Sierra Morena. In turn, it is made up of three walled enclosures and is accessed by the original road that was built on the occasion of the visit of Felipe II through the Iron Gate, in red volcanic stone. Later, we can find the Puerta de los Arcos, which allows us to enter the parlatorio or courtyard of the convent, the parade ground, the church, the rooms and the refectory. Really, when going through it, you can imagine what happened in those medieval times of fights and prayers, as well as enjoying and expanding your heart with the relaxing landscapes that can be seen from its battlements.