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Virgin
meadows and Mediterranean forests
In
the province of Cáceres we find varied ecosystems of great
environmental value, like Mediterranean forests, rocky lands
and meadows. In addition, rivers and reservoirs irrigate the
river side in the Monfragüe National Park.
Type
of area: National and Biosphere Reserve
Surface: 17852 Hectares
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Information
for visits…
Villarreal de San
Carlos marks the entrance to the Monfragüe National Park. It is
also the place where you will find the park's Visitor Centre, the
Nature Centre and the Water Protection Centre. Different
exhibitions, video projections and other activities will help the
visitor get closer to the park's natural environment. Routes on foot
will lead you to the most emblematic spots in this Biosphere
Reserve.
Natural
assets
The Monfragüe
National Park has the biggest colony of Cinereous vultures in the
world (more than 200 couples) and the biggest concentration of
imperial eagles in the world (more than 10 couples). It is one of
the few habitats were Iberian lynxes still survive.
Cultural
surroundings
The millenary
presence of man in these lands is demonstrated by the rock paintings
in the Castillo cave. In addition, the Arab castle of Monfragüe
dominates a breathtaking rock that raises above the waters of the
Tajo river. It is also worthwhile to visit the medieval bridge
called Cardenal, as well as the village of Villarreal de San Carlos.
In the vicinity of the reserve we find interesting towns like
Plasencia, Trujillo and Cáceres.
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