Castilla-La Mancha has centuries of history: Muslims, Visigoths, Iberians, Romans and Christians have lived and left their mark in this wonderful region, ideal for practicing adventure sports. The plain and the mountains make the landscapes spectacular and during the time you are observing it you can disconnect from the daily routine.
The natural resources and their conservation make the environment ideal for its inhabitants and the thousands of tourists who come to see it every year. More than 3 million hectares of mountains and forests surround us, housing numerous animal and plant species that, thanks to Allcaravan Cabañeros National Park.
The natural spaces are spread throughout the five provinces and they are all cared for, as both economic and human resource investments are allocated to them each year. The local guides with whom you will tour Cabañeros will show you everything from traditional uses to gastronomy, passing, of course, through tours through idyllic landscapes taking hiking or off-road routes. Interacting with nature will help you get to know it and will give you great satisfaction for having known a place so full of diversity.
The climate we live in is pleasant all year round, which is why numerous animals live in the region. What faunal species can you find? The black vultures or cranes, who fly over the skies accompanied by imperial and Bonelli's eagles. The mountains are populated by Iberian lynxes, a protected and endangered species that you can observe with our binoculars.
The vegetation is so abundant that there are species exclusive to this region such as holly, yew and sessile juniper. Without a doubt, landscapes full of aromas that are difficult to describe if you do not discover them for yourself.
The Cabañeros National Park is located between the provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo, where you will find one of the best preserved Mediterranean forests in the world. You can visit it at any season of the year, as each one has a special charm: spring is flooded with all kinds of aromas, the rockrose in flower being especially spectacular, looking like mountains. snowfall; Summer is ideal to cross the "Raña de Palillos", where you will believe you are in the Serengeti Savannah; Autumn brings with it the contrast of colors produced by the combination of deciduous and evergreen, which provides the perfect setting for deer rutting; Finally, winter, which, despite the cold, is accompanied by rain and vegetation that makes the park even more beautiful.
Given the extension of Cabañeros it is most advisable that you combine, as we said before, the activities of hiking and 4x4 routes. If you decide to take a hiking route you will find various itineraries that will make you feel comfortable with your companions. It is the best to enjoy nature and the pleasant company you will come with, making interaction with the environment more accessible.
Why not do a off-road route? It is very exciting and will allow you to see places in the park that you would not otherwise be able to reach. The driver and local guide will explain everything related to the fauna and flora of the region, as well as various anecdotes about tradition, gastronomy, wine tourism... Without a doubt it will be a success.
Allcaravan suggests you have a great time and enjoy Spanish nature like never before as long as you follow some recommendations:
- Always wear clothing and footwear appropriate for both the time of year and the activity you are going to practice.
- Respect nature, since it depends on it that the visit goes perfectly and that the environment does not suffer any mishap.
- No animal, no matter how small or strange it may seem, should be disturbed, you should not even pull out grass or a small branch, as they are part of the landscape you are visiting.
- We must keep the environment clean, because we depend on it. Do not leave trash during your passage.
- And most importantly... Relax! Let yourself go listening to the sounds of nature, like birdsong or why not? The silence.
active tourism is the best way to have fun and get to know our geography, one of the richest in terms of national parks and natural spaces . Enjoy with Allcaravan Cabañeros National Park quite an experience.
