Isla de Pan trail
I can’t say much more about Las Tablas de Daimiel that hasn’t already been said here… I really wanted to go and it didn’t let me down. Now that it’s full of water and life, rain was even forecasted for the day we visited (and a few drops fell).
Entrance to the park is free and without a guide. The main entrance is found 10 km outside of Daimiel. The Isla de Pan trail (route #2, marked in yellow) is the most popular, as it is nicely laid out on wooden planks. It takes you to the wetland, where you can see the birds an ducks (it’s much better to go in the morning or at sunset, when you’ll have the best opportunity to see the wildlife). We decided to go in the morning, due to the weather and the forecast of rain in the afternoon.
With Spring recently sprung, in addition to seeing the green fields full of wild flowers, we could see the recently-born duckling that, still with their eyes closed, took their first “trips” in the water… The Forest of Tarayes on the Isle of Pan is also highly recommended.
Being there, surrounded by the scent of vegetation, water, and feeling the calming presence of nature (except for when a loud group of hikers passes by and ruins the moment of solitude) is priceless. The park is so big that, at the end of the day, it’s not that touristic. There may be plenty of other people in the park, but everything is so spread out so they won’t bother you.
In summary, it’s an unpredictable place, a truly unique place that is worth seeing… and please, keep quiet and enjoy the nature that surrounds you!


