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Nature site of San Juan de la
Peña (Jaca)
Pilgrims who start the Aragones
route at Somport will find in Jaca an exceptional
scenery, declared Nature Site of National Interest
in 1920 (the third Protected Natural Site at that
time). Recently, it was declared Natural Monument.
This place is known especially for its historical
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Foz de Arbayun Nature Reserve
(Navarre)
Following the Aragonese Route,
in Navarre, pilgrims will find the Foz de Arbayun
Nature Reserve, right in the Sierra Leire. Covering
a total area of 1,164 h, it is the largest of the
three reserves incorporated into the Foz de Lumbier
since 1987. This spectacular and deep canyon cut by
the Salazar has a lenght of 6 km and a maximum depth
of 385 km. It is considered an area of Special
Protection for birds, and has a great
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Bértiz Nature Park (Navarre)
Bértiz Nature Park is not
located along the Route to Santiago, but it is worth
deviating from the itinerary to visit it. Bértiz is
located in the northwest of the Autonomous Community
of Navarre, between the Baztán Valley and the
Irrigation of the Bidasoa. To the south this river
borders the park. In some areas of the Baztán valley
the altitude is less than 200m above sea level.
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Sierra Cebollera Nature Park (La Rioja)
The Sierra Cebollera Nature
Park, created in March 1995, is 50 km south of
Logroño, in the Cameros area. This beautiful park,
the first protected area in La Rioja, extends along
more than 23,000 h. It includes a broad variety of
animal and plant species, including vast wooded
areas in an excellent state of conservation. The
numerous examples of glacial reliefs are one of the
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Ojo
Guareña Nature Park (Burgos)
While in Burgos, pilgrims can
make the most of their stop and visit a scenery that
is unique in Spain. Ojo de Guareña contains the
vastest extension of caves in Spain, and one of the
world´s most important. They cover a total area of
approximately 100 km. In the interior of these
caverns can be found invertebrates species that
cannot be found anywhere else. |
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National Reserve of
Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre (Palencia)
In the northest part of
Palencia, near the borders with Cantabria and
León, is located the National Reserve of Fuentes
Carrionas y Fuente Cobre, a natural scenery of
exceptional beauty. This mountainous area
includes remarkable glacial morphologies. The
park, with a total area of 80,000 h, covers ten
municipalities: Aguilar de Campoo, Brañosera,
Castrejón de la Peña, Cervera de Pisuerga,
Dehesa de Montejo, La Pernía, Polentinos, San
Cebrián de Múda, Triollo and Velilla del Río
Carrión.
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San
Emiliano Valley Nature Park (Leon)
In the north of the León
province, not far from the Sierra Ancares, walkers
can enjoy San Emiliano Valley Nature Park, a scenery
with important contrasts between the abrupt mountain
reliefs and the deep valleys. It is located at the
foot of a huge rock, Peña Ubiña (2,417 metres) and
it stretches along 55,200 h between the Babia and
Luna valleys. The park shows the marks left by
glacial erosion and clear examples of Karstic relief. |
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As Fragas Do Eume Nature
Park (A Coruña)
After having made the
pilgrimage to Santiago, pilgrims can enjoy the
beautiful A Coruña province since they are in no
hurry. The As Fragas de Eume Nature Park is
located to the north of the province, between
Cabanas, A Capela, Monfero, Pontedeume and As
Pontes de García Rodríguez. With a total area of
9,126 h, As Fragas do Eume is the last Nature
Park in Galicia (declared 11 August, 1997).
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