Ancares Leoneses Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve in El Bierzo region, León, Spain.
The reserve spans 56,786 hectares across four municipalities, featuring valleys, mountains, and rivers in northwestern León province.
UNESCO designated this area as a Biosphere Reserve in 2006, incorporating the municipalities of Valle de Ancares, Vega de Espinareda, Villafranca del Bierzo, and Peranzanes.
Traditional mountain houses called pallozas remain standing throughout the reserve, representing the historical architectural methods of the region.
The reserve management consortium includes four municipal councils and the Council of El Bierzo, coordinating conservation and development initiatives.
Ancient chestnut trees, including the Campano de Villar de Acero, grow within the reserve's boundaries, marking centuries of natural heritage.
GPS coordinates: 42.86640,-6.57940
Latest update: April 22, 2025 04:20
Muniellos
20.6 km
Serra dos Ancares
20.8 km
Canedo Palace
26.7 km
Bárcena Reservoir
31.1 km
Santo ecce-homo
31.3 km
Colinas del Campo de Martín Moro Toledano
25.9 km
Monastery of San Miguel de las Dueñas
31.9 km
Natural Park of Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña e Ibias
18.9 km
Saint Andrew Monastery, Vega de Espinareda
16.9 km
Pico Cuiña
20.8 km
Confraternity of santo ecce-homo
31.3 km
Museum "Alto Bierzo"
30.7 km
Palace of Tormaleo
15.7 km
Museum of sacred art of bembibre
31.2 km
"house of cultures" cultural center
30.7 km
Church of Santa María (Cerredo)
11.5 km
Iglesia de Santa María
22.2 km
Santuario Virgen de la Peña
27.9 km
Campo del Agua
22.4 km
Church of Santa María, Cacabelos
32 km
Church of San Julián, Robles de Laciana
26.1 km
Hill fort of Chano
8.4 km
Iglesia de San Miguel
30.9 km
Iglesia de San Justo
28.7 km
Puente Mayor
32.1 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Bembibre
30.7 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Villablino
22.5 km
Aqua Park municipal Vega de Espinareda
16.6 kmReviews
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