El Club · Letur

The Letur Stream Waterfall, also known as the Pradillos Waterfall, is an ancient waterfall nestled in a spectacular natural setting in the Sierra del Segura, in Albacete. Physically, it is a waterfall that forms a natural pool suitable for swimming, located 4 kilometers from the town center of Letur. The geological setting features large rocks and riverside vegetation, with orchards and old mills along the access route. This waterfall played an important historical role: it supplied one of the town’s power plants, integrating the water resource into local industrial activity. From the viewing point, visitors can watch the water cascade down through the rocks, enjoy beautiful views of the rugged landscape, and take a dip in the pool to cool off. The hiking trail leading to the waterfall is clearly marked as the “Ruta de la Cascada” and is one of the most popular in the municipality. The area is open to the public year-round, within a natural setting that requires respect and care for the environment. The best time to visit is in spring or summer, when the water flow is at its peak and temperatures are ideal for enjoying a swim in the natural pool.

Charco Pataco is a natural site in Letur, in the province of Albacete, located in the orchard of Los Cantalares and linked to the course of the stream of Letur. It is a source of water that emerges in an environment of rock and mountain vegetation, within a landscape very marked by water, terraced orchards and traditional routes of the municipality. The name is associated with a pool of cold, crystalline water, integrated into the local hydrological system. The interest of the place is in its combination of fluvial landscape, rocky relief and rural path. It is part of the circular path of Los Cantalares, a narrow stone footpath that links different springs, caves and grottoes in the area. Therefore, more than a simple bathing spot, Charco Pataco is understood as a piece of a water landscape very characteristic of Letur, where the stream models small waterfalls, pools and springs within walking distance of the town center. Its tourist relevance comes from this unique landscape and its integration in one of the best known natural itineraries of the municipality. Several guides and local tourism resources point it out as a free visit throughout the year and as a place appreciated by hikers and visitors seeking direct contact with the natural environment. There is no specific figure of environmental protection in the sources consulted, but its value as a natural resource for public use and respectful.