The best walks and hikes around Letur

But it is undoubtedly the heritage of the Andalusian legacy that has brought beauty and personality to the peculiar urban structure of Letur, crossed by irrigation ditches and a multitude of walkways. The good conservation of the town, one of the jewels of Castilla La Mancha, led to Letur being declared a Historic Artistic Site in 1983. To enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the town there are several short and easy trails. Hiking fans can access the Segura Canyon via the Regalí Trail. The fertile valleys of Letur have facilitated great agro-productive dynamism with such famous companies as 'El Cantero de Letur', dedicated to organic dairy and cheese production.

Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, Letur is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain thanks to its peculiar urban structure, heritage of the Andalusian legacy and a fertile territory that facilitates its agro-productive dynamism. It is essential to experience the LeturAlma festival promoted by the singer Rozalén. It is located on a hill over several fertile valleys with several viewpoints with impressive views. Its excellent location made it possible for it to have been populated since the Paleolithic, as witnessed by its manifestations of Levantine Rock Art – a World Heritage Site – or the Iberian sites of Macalón, La Muela or Los Castillicos.

Water source that joins the Letur stream and is located on the circular route of the Los Cantalares path. It is a magical place, surrounded by exuberant nature and can also be used as a swimming area. The water is crystal clear and cold. The Camino de los Cantalares is a circular stone path with picturesque water sources, such as Charco Pataco, caves and grottoes, such as Frescor, unique trees, etc. The quickest way to get to Charco Pataco is from Puerta del Sol, half an hour to go down and half an hour to go up on the same side. If we go around the trail completely it is approximately 2 hours. To do the complete route, it can be accessed from Llanico Perales Street or from Puerta del Sol Street, since it is circular. It is a narrow stone path and can only be done on foot given the difficulty of the path.

From this natural balcony, perched on the rocky cliffs that form the rock where the town sits, we are offered a beautiful picture of the orchards with their beds located above the bed of the Letur stream, which collects almost all of the waters. that originate throughout the term, flowing north into the Segura River, which runs parallel to the Regalí mountain range. It is free to access and can be accessed at any time, every day of the week.

Natural pool of crystalline waters that occupies a pool in the stream bed, coming from the source of the fountains. This place underwent certain transformations to adapt it as a recreation and bathing area. There are rules of use for both the bathroom and the room that are on a sign inside the premises itself. It is located within the old town of Letur and is accessed on foot, up some stairs and through a small garden.

At the end of the trail from Letur, we can see this beautiful waterfall, also called the Cascada de los Pradillos.

The name of the viewpoint comes from the Carthaginian general Amílcar Barca, father of the great Aníbal Barca, who could have fought the battle that cost him his life in this area. But this is not the most important thing, but the views that will leave you speechless. The viewpoint has a recreational area.

It offers panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscape and of the city of Letur itself.