Sabinares del Arlanza

The reserve spans 377 square kilometers of varied landscapes, featuring deep limestone gorges, dense juniper forests, and the winding Arlanza River valley.

The area received protection status under the European Habitats Directive in 1998, leading to its designation as a Special Area of Conservation in 2015.

This protected space contains multiple medieval structures, including the independent fortification of Covarrubias and the Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza.

Visitors can access the park through marked trails starting from Santo Domingo de Silos, with the BU-900 road from Lerma serving as the main entry point.

The park contains juniper trees exceeding 2,000 years of age and serves as a nesting ground for 100 pairs of griffon vultures.

Location: Province of Burgos

Inception: 2020

Website: https://patrimonionatural.org/espacios-naturales/parque-natural/parque-natural-sabinares-del-arlanza-la-yecla

GPS coordinates: 41.94889,-3.44278

Latest update: November 20, 2025 13:04