- Region: Andalucia
- Province: Cordoba
- Declared a Natural Park: 1989
- Park surface area: 60,031 hectares
Points of interest
Hornachuelos Natural Park protects the eastern end of the Sierra Morena in Córdoba province, forming part of a wider belt of protected landscapes that stretches westwards into Seville and Huelva. The neighbouring Sierra Norte de Sevilla and Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche natural parks continue this protected area across the provincial boundaries.
Rather than high mountain peaks, Hornachuelos is characterised by rolling hills, extensive oak woodland and river valleys. The Bembézar River and its reservoir cut through the centre of the park, creating an important feature of its landscape. These wooded slopes and relatively undisturbed habitats provide refuge for notable wildlife, including black vultures, black storks, Bonelli’s eagles and the elusive Iberian lynx.
Clive Muir – Wildside Holidays – Walking, wildlife and culture holidays in Spain
I’ve been living in western Andalucía for more than 20 years and spend much of my time researching and running English-language travel websites about Spain. My work covers destinations including Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema and the Caminito del Rey, as well as Wildside Holidays, which focuses on walking, wildlife and nature travel in Spain.
Through Wildside Holidays, I share practical information about Spain’s natural parks, mountains, wildlife and walking destinations, drawing on many years of living and travelling in the country. The aim is to help visitors discover Spain’s natural landscapes responsibly and plan rewarding walking and wildlife experiences.
