Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park

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Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, Natural park in Huesca Province, Spain

The park spans over 47,453 hectares of limestone terrain with deep canyons, caves, and cliffs carved by rivers Flumen, Guatizalema, Vero, Mascún and Alcanadre.

Established on December 27, 1990, the park combines protected natural spaces and peripheral protection zones totaling more than 80,000 hectares across fifteen municipalities.

The River Vero area contains numerous rock shelters decorated with prehistoric paintings recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites within the natural park boundaries.

Multiple access points and parking areas serve visitors engaging in activities such as hiking, canyoning, rock climbing, and bird watching throughout the protected area.

The park houses one of Europe's largest raptor populations, including griffon vultures and bearded vultures, nesting within its limestone cliffs and gorges.

Location: Aragon

Inception: December 27, 1990

Website: https://guara.org/sierra-de-guara

GPS coordinates: 42.27000,-0.11000

Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:36

Hidden gems of france

France contains protected areas with diverse landscapes and ecosystems. The national parks include alpine regions with peaks exceeding 3000 meters, glaciers and mountain lakes, Mediterranean coastlines with limestone cliffs and marine reserves, and island zones with underwater trails. Regional nature parks feature volcanic areas with 80 extinct volcanoes, extensive wetlands with thousands of ponds hosting over 200 bird species, moorland landscapes in the Ardennes, and coastal zones with lagoons and salt marshes. These protected areas shelter ibex, chamois, marmots, lynx and birds of prey. Visitors find marked hiking trails, historic villages and traditional farming operations.

Historic sites and natural areas in Aragon

Aragon stretches across three provinces in northeastern Spain, preserving more than two thousand years of history through its monasteries, castles and medieval villages. The region displays Moorish towers in Teruel, Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees and Gothic bridges along ancient trade routes. Natural parks protect limestone canyons, caves holding prehistoric paintings and mountain ranges extending to the French border. Visitors explore fortified villages such as Albarracín and Sos del Rey Católico, where stone walls and narrow lanes tell of medieval life. The 11th-century Castillo de Loarre stands on a hilltop overlooking the Ebro valley, while Sierra de Guara Natural Park provides trails through deep gorges. Monasteries including San Juan de la Peña and Monasterio de Piedra connect religious history with surrounding landscapes, creating destinations that combine cultural heritage with natural environments.

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