The Júcar river flows 509 kilometres from its source in Cuenca mountains to its end near Valencia, passing through Albacete, Cuenca, and Valencia. Its most important tributary is the Cabriel River. Near Albacete, the beautiful town of Alcalá del Júcar offers opportunities to view and swim in the Júcar River. The river also flows near Valdeganga, where visitors can walk, sunbathe, or enjoy sports before having paella at a nearby restaurant.

1. THE JÚCAR RIVER.
The Júcar river flows very close to Albacete. It runs from approximately 509 kilometres from its
source in Cuenca mountains to its end in Cullera, near Valencia.
Its most important tributary is the Cabriel. The Jucar river flows through the provinces of
Cuenca, Albacete and Valencia. Near Albacete there is a beautiful town called Alcalá del Júcar
where you can take wonderful pictures of Júcar River or you can even have a bath in summer!
Júcar also flows near a small village just ten minutes from Albacete called Valdeganga. There,
in a place called “La Mariquillas” where you can walk and relax, you can sunbath or practice
some sport. Some years ago people used to fish there but now it is strictly forbidden!
After having a rest there you can taste a delicious paella in a restaurant nearby.
Whenever you visit a river area you have to respect animals and plants there and you can´t lit
a fire or leave your rubbish there!
You can suggest your parents going there this Easter Holiday! You will enyoy for sure!