Reserva Natural de Los Galachos de La Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro

This nature reserve spreads across the Ebro River valley with wetlands, riverside forests, and curved oxbow lakes that form from abandoned river channels. The landscape shows layers of water habitats and wooded areas that shift with the river's seasonal changes.

Protection was established in 1991 after naturalists campaigned during the 1980s to save the area from agricultural expansion. The legal status came as a result of growing concerns about loss of wetland habitats.

The Centro Internacional del Agua y el Medioambiente within the reserve promotes educational programs about water management and environmental protection to local communities.

Guided tours can be arranged to walk the reserve's trails and learn about seasonal wildlife viewing. The terrain is mostly flat and manageable on foot, though wet conditions are common depending on the season.

The reserve contains multiple galachos, former river meanders that transformed into wetland habitats supporting diverse bird populations and aquatic ecosystems.

Location: Zaragoza Province

Inception: 1991

GPS coordinates: 41.59786,-0.77402

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:50