The province of Ciudad Real (pronounced: [θjuˈðað reˈal]) is a province of South-central Spain, in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It is bordered by the provinces of Cuenca, Albacete, Jaén, Córdoba, Badajoz, and Toledo. It is partly located in the old natural region of La Mancha. Its capital is Ciudad Real.
The Campo de Calatrava historical comarca is located in the centre of the province.
The Tablas de Daimiel National Park is located in Ciudad Real, which also shares the Cabañeros National Park with Toledo Province.