Tablas de Daimiel
Daimiel, Spain
A national park of shallow wetlands in the middle of La Mancha, home to many waterbirds. Wooden walkways and observation hides allow close views; come at dawn or dusk.
Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park was created in 1973 and, at roughly 3,030 ha, is the smallest of Spain’s national parks. The wetland lies in the province of Ciudad Real, where the Guadiana meets its tributary the Gigüela. The Guadiana brings fresh water, while the Gigüela is brackish. It is regarded as the last surviving floodplain wetland of its kind in the arid centre of the Iberian Peninsula. Water extraction caused water levels to fall sharply, and in 2008 and 2009 the area was badly damaged, partly by peat fires. Restoration measures have been under way since.
Wooden boardwalks lead across the water, and several observation hides give views of mallards, red-crested pochards, shovelers, black-winged stilts and little egrets. Otters also live here. The park authority names late September to mid-May as the best time to visit. Morning and evening are good for birdwatching, and you should allow two to three hours.
- Nearest town
- Daimiel, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.1400, -3.6930
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Aparcamiento día y noche sin serviciosMotorhome stopover1 km from Tablas de DaimielMotorhomes
- Área de autocaravanas DaimielMotorhome stopover11 km from Tablas de Daimiel · 6 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Torralba de CalatravaMotorhome stopover15 km from Tablas de Daimiel · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover20 km from Tablas de DaimielMotorhomes
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tablas de Daimiel?
Tablas de Daimiel is in Daimiel, Spain, at GPS 39.1400, -3.6930. It is about 28 km from Almagro.
Can you camp near Tablas de Daimiel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aparcamiento día y noche sin servicios, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tablas de Daimiel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Consuegra windmills (35 km), Lagunas de Ruidera (72 km), Mirador del Valle, Toledo (84 km) and Toledo Cathedral (85 km).
When is the best time to visit Tablas de Daimiel?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)