Getaway In Segovia, The Gorges of Duratón

This protected area runs along the river Duratón and corresponds to an area from the town of Sepúlveda until Burgomillodo reservoir, some 27 km. It covers areas of the municipalities of Sepulveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Rio. In this middle section of this tributary of the Duero, the river has created a deep canyon in an area of ​​limestone, sickles, which at some points reaches over 100 meters of natural park altura.Fue declared in 1989, in consideration of their landscape values, flora and fauna. Highlights include a population of vultures, one of the largest European colonies, besides other birds like vulture, golden eagle, falcons, owls, peregrine falcon ... They differ in three areas or ecosystems: the moorland (on top), the cut and the bottom of valleAl natural value must be added the cultural heritage of the area. In addition to the Villa de Sepulveda, who deserves special mention in the park we find the Romanesque chapel of San Frutos (which offers some of the best views of the Gorges), the Cave of the Seven Altars (Visigothic cave church) and the Monastery of Our Lady of the? angels of the park has several areas Hoz.El recreational, scenic views and hiking trails.

Sepulveda is located in the Visitor Centre, Park House, where they get all the information, and some necessary permits to travel on reserve areas parque.Una most popular options for tourism is in a canoe routes, for waters of the canyon and can observe the flora and fauna from the bed fluvial.A only 25 minutes drive from Sepulveda is El Pajar de Pedraza, cottage for rent is to break one of the most hair landscapes of Castilla y Leon