Calatrava Volcanoes. Ciudad Real UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2024, in Spain. Explore the Calatrava La Nueva geo-route, featuring maars, magmatic volcanoes and active carbonic springs ("hervideros"), showcasing key volcanic formations of the geopark. The route concludes at the Calatrava La Nueva fortress, an iconic cultural landmark atop a Paleozoic quartzite ridge in an Appalachian-style relief. Visit the famous Almadén Mine, the world’s largest mercury deposit and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where deep-seated volcanic activity created an unparalleled mineral resource.