Sierra de Castril is one of the smaller Sierras in an area of approximately 12.265 hectares.

 

Although smaller there is still a wide range of activities available such as hiking, mountain biking, caving, birdwatching, botanical excursions, painting and fishing.

 

Animals often seen in the area include the Mountain Goat, Wild Boar, Golden Eagle, (Lion)Vulture, Peregrine Falcon, (Sea)Otter and Trout.

 

Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas is within 15 minutes of our guesthouse and is the largest Natural Park of Spain in an area of 214,336 hectares.

 

There are many different limestone mountains, gorges, valleys and highland plateaus on more than 2000 meters and the rivers Segura and Guadalquivir are well worth visiting.

 

There are a range of activities available such of Bird and mammal watching, Archaeological and Botanical excursions, hiking, mountain biking, caving, paragliding, painting, fishing and swimming.

 

There is a Tourist Information Centre in La Iruela where you can find details of many local activities such as Climbing, Canoeing, 4x4 driving, Guad Bikes, etc.

 

Animals often seen in the area include the Golden Eagle, Hawk Eagle, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Booted Eagle, Falcon, Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, Black Kite, Tawny Owl, Eagle Owl, Scops Owl, Black Vulture, (Lion)Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Fox, Wildcat, Civet, Badger, (Sea)Otter, Deer, Mountain Goat, Moufflon, Wild Boar.

 

Sierra Nevada although a little further a field, approximately 1.5 hours drive from Castril, this is a wonderful place to visit during the summer or winter months and makes a perfect day out. 

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The Sierra Nevada National Park has an area of 86,208 hectares and includes 44 towns in the provinces of Granada and Almería. The highest peak is the 3,481 m Mulhacén, and is also the highest peak in the peninsula. The park has been classified as a National Hunting Reserve since 1966, as well as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. More than 65 plants are native to the area. The Alpujarra region is found on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. 

Various activities are available such as Hiking, Climbing, Quad Bike rides, Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Mountain Goat Watching, Botanical Excursions, Paragliding and of course during the winter months, Skiing. 

Animals here include Golden Eagle, (Lion)Vulture, Wall Creeper, Mountain Goat, Ibex, Badger, Beech Marten, Wildcat, Toad, Frog, Salamander, Turtle, Snake, Lizard.

The Information and Reception Centre, Sierra Nevada National Park. Sierra Nevada Road, Km. 23. Dornajo. Telephone No: +34 958 340625

 

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