Sierra Calderona Natural Park

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The Sierra Calderona Natural Park (in Valencian Parc natural de la Serra Calderona) is located between the provinces of Castellón and Valencia
  • Region: Valencian Community
  • Province: Castellón and Valencia
  • Declared a Natural Park: 2002
  • Park surface area: 18,000 hectares
  • Towns and villages: Albalat de Taronchers, Alcublas, Algimia de Alfara, Estivella, Gátova, Gilet, Liria, Marines, Náquera, Olocau, El Puig, Puzol, Sagunto, Serra, Torres Torres, Segart, la Villa de Altura, Segorbe.

Points of interest

The Sierra Calderona Natural Park (in Valencian Parc natural de la Serra Calderona) is located between the provinces of Castellón and Valencia and is part of a mountain range of around 60,000 hectares that separates the basins of the Palancia rivers to the north and Turia to the south. Due to its proximity to the city of Valencia, about 20 km, it is considered the main “green lung” of this densly populated area.

The area has also become famous as a starlight destination. The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of starlight destinations in Spain to visit.

Serra Castle & Sierra Calderona Private Tour

Experience the enchanting Serra Castle in a whole new light during a private sunset hiking excursion, complete with hotel transportation. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sierra Calderona Natural Park, the Turia Valley, and the orchards of Tóixima and Ría as you follow your knowledgeable guide on this unforgettable journey through history and nature.

The Sierra Calderona is an area where numerous electrical storms occur and it is considered the area with the highest number of electrical discharges per square meter in Spain. It is not uncommon for wildfires to start due to lightning strikes.

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Puebla de San Miguel Natural Park

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Puebla de San Miguel Natural Park
  • Region: Valencian Community
  • Province: Valencia
  • Declared a Natural Park: 2007
  • Park surface area: 6,390 hectares
  • Towns and villages: Puebla de San Miguel

Points of interest

The Puebla de San Miguel Natural Park is located in the Rincón de Ademuz region on the western foothills of the Sierra de Javalambre and holds very particular woodland habitats, such as juniper, holm oaks and the largest stand of yew trees in the province of Valencia.

There are abundant fossil remains in the area including dinosaurs and marine species from the Cretaceous period whilst the town of Puebla de San Miguel has an excellent ethnographic museum.

Within the natural park is the Alto de Las Barracas, also called Cerro Calderón, which at 1837 meters is the highest peak in the Valencian Community and also Pico Gavilán at 1747 meters.

One of the most interesting places in the park is the “Mirar Bueno” viewpoint which has spectacular views of the landscapes in the region.

The Sabinar de las Blancas has been declared a Micro – Reserve of Flora due to the presence of 100 year old juniper trees.

The area has also become famous as a starlight destination. The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of starlight destinations in Spain to visit.

The Puebla has just 70 inhabitants and limited sevices such as shops and bars/restaurants so make sure you have everything you may need with you such as water and food etc.

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The Sierra de Culebra

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Sierra de Culebra
  • Region: Castilla y Leon
  • Province: Zamora
  • Status: Regional Hunting reserve. With its definitive protection status yet to be determined. In recent years, there has been a debate over the proposal to declare this mountain range a natural park, a measure that has been opposed by the residents of the municipalities affected, as they consider it detrimental to their economic interests.
  • Area: The Sierra de la Culebra covers an approximate total area of 70,000 hectares, of which 61,305 hectares have been designated as a Site of Community Importance (LIC), and 67,340 hectares were declared a national hunting reserve in 1973, later converted into a regional hunting reserve since 1996. It is also part of the “Plan de Espacios Naturales Protegidos de Castilla y León” and is part of the Meseta Ibérica biosphere reserve.
  • Nearby towns and villages: Pedralba de la Pradería, Puebla de Sanabria, Ferreras de Abajo, Ferreras de Arriba, Ferreruela, Tábara, Manzanal de Arriba, Otero de Bodas, Villardeciervos, Figueruela de Arriba, Mahíde, Riofrío de Aliste
Introduction to the Sierra de Culebra

The Sierra de la Culebra is a Spanish mountain range located in the northwest of the province of Zamora and the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It’s main value lies in the large population of Iberian wolf with the highest concentration in Spain. Populations of red deer, roe deer and wild boar are also very significant.

The name of this mountain range is thought to have been inspired by its undulating contours, which bear a resemblance to a snake, hence its name “Sierra de Culebra” (Snake Mountain Range). However, another theory suggests that the name could have stemmed from the historical presence of snake species, including the smooth snake, the horn-nosed viper, and the whip snake.

The area continues across the border and is included in the Portuguese Natural Park of Montesinhos. Its small elevations range from 800 to 1,200 meters in height. Reforestation pine is dominant in the mountains, although native forest masses of oak, Spanish oak, and chestnut are also present. In the scrublands, heather and rockrose are the dominant plants.

The area has also become famous as a starlight destination. The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of starlight destinations in Spain to visit.

The Sierra de Culebra: A land of wolves.

This mountain range is internationally renowned for being home to one of the most precious faunal treasures and a symbol of conservation efforts—the Iberian wolf. Its vast expanse allows for days of exploration through wide, untouched natural spaces, far from human presence. It stands as one of the premier destinations in Spain for wolf observation.

The best place to see wolves in Spain is in the rolling hills of the Sierra de la Culebra.
The best place to see wolves in Spain is in the rolling hills of the Sierra de la Culebra.

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