Pla de Tudela, Protected natural area in Cap de Creus, Spain
Pla de Tudela is a protected natural area within Cap de Creus featuring granite rock formations and Mediterranean plant life spread across roughly 4.5 hectares. The landscape displays characteristic rocky cliffs with pine trees, scrubland, and wildflowers growing across rough stone outcrops.
The site housed a tourist complex from 1962 to 2004 before it was demolished. Following its removal, systematic efforts were undertaken to restore the original landscape.
The place inspired artists and intellectuals who were drawn to its rugged coastal landscape. Today it remains a location where visitors experience untamed natural beauty without modern development.
The area is accessible through marked trails that connect to nearby Cala Culip beach and allow for hiking through the natural landscape. Some paths are uneven and require sturdy footwear and careful stepping over rock formations.
The restoration of the area involved removing approximately 430 buildings, making it one of the largest landscape restoration projects on this coastline. This substantial removal transformed the site into a remarkable example of reversing tourism overdevelopment.
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