Bearded vultures bounce back
Nature’s clean-up crew; vultures do the dirty work of clearing up after death, helping to keep ecosystems healthy.This is how the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) refers to these scavengers, who play a crucial role in the environments in which they live. The...
Wolf watch
After centuries of persecution, the Iberian wolf population has been on the rise in recent times. However, campaigners fear much of the good work could be undone following a vote from the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention in December, 2024 to weaken protection...
Walking terms (and conditions)
When out walking in Spain, or looking at a map, you will see words you know, ones you recognise, and others that are less familiar. Often there is more than one term given to a geographical feature or piece of infrastructure, which can lead to misunderstandings. And...
For the love of the lynx
The release in recent days of Iberian lynxes bred in captivity has highlighted the recovery from the brink of extinction of this emblematic species. At the turn of the millennium there were less than 50 of these native cats left in Spain. But, in little over 20 years...
Montanejos; unrivalled ravines
Rivers slicing through limestone rock have formed incredible ravines with towering walls in Montanejos. A network of waymarked footpaths in the municipality means these natural phenomena can be explored and enjoyed from different angles. The trails aren’t always...
Walking above the narrows
This waymarked route in Montanejos heads to the top of ‘the narrows’ – the Estrechos de Chillapájaros – where towering cliffs close in and the Mijares river creates a sheer-sided ravine. The views from above, looking over the gorge, are spectacular. The...
Monumental Maimona
This route runs along the side of the gargantuan Maimona ravine, up towards the summit of La Rosada at 949 metres. The walk follows the GR-7 footpath through the ravine, which is signed with white/red waymarks. There are spectacular views of the rock walls which...
Morrón manoeuvres
This circular walk goes up the highest mountain in the area, the Morrón de Campos (967 metres). There are fantastic views from the top, over the Arenoso reservoir and large swathes of the surrounding area. The route drops down to the water and crosses the canyon below...
Morrón manoeuvres; part 2
There two ways to descend from the summit of Morrón de Campos to the Arenoso reservoir. It can be done on the wide forestry track which is used by vehicles driving up to the look-out point; or via a path that is not waymarked and which runs along the top of the...
Canyon views at Alcalá del Júcar
It is the dramatic position of Alcalá del Júcar which makes it such an intriguing place to visit. The River Júcar has cut a path through limestone rock, gouging out a wide snaking canyon; the old town stands on an outcrop, high above a meander.It was the Moors who...
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