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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I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!

• 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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clive

I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!