Natural reserve Valle de Iruelas, Protected nature reserve near El Barraco, Spain.
The Valle de Iruelas Natural Reserve spans 8,619 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring black pine forests and mountain streams in eastern Sierra de Gredos.
The reserve, established in 1997, transformed from an industrial area with resin and wood factories into a protected environmental zone in the Province of Ávila.
Local communities maintain strong connections to the reserve through educational programs that share knowledge about native species and conservation practices.
Visitors can access the reserve through the information center at Poblado de Las Cruceras, which provides maps and guidance for hiking trails.
The reserve hosts a large colony of black vultures and Iberian imperial eagles, making it a designated Special Protection Area for these bird species.
Location: Province of Ávila
Inception: 1997
GPS coordinates: 40.38333,-4.56667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:16
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