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LOS ALCORNOCALES - Ventana del Visitante
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DESCRIPTION
Soil, climate and the cork trade have been the main factors in the conservation of the largest productive area of cork trees anywhere on the Iberian Peninsula; Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
Located in the province of Cadiz and part of that of Malaga, the park stretches across the mountains to the relatively new Estrecho Natural Park is, offering a great range of reliefs and landscapes. The wealth of the environment is reflected in all aspects: flora, fauna, climate, history and folklore, making it an ideal place to visit and enjoy activities such as mushroom picking and outdoor sports.
The main reason for such a rich setting is thanks to its waters: rivers, streams and reservoirs that supply the surrounding areas, and lend themselves to fishing and recreational activities. More important, however, is the humidity from the coast which accumulates, forming misty cloud forests in deep, narrow valleys called “canutos”. Because of such conditions, a very unique flora called Laurisilva is able to grow. It has smooth shiny leaves that take advantage of the humidity and limited light let in by the trees, surrounded by the “canutos”. Walking through the forest you will find yourself enveloped in the smell of laurel, marvelling at the European hornbeam in bloom, and enjoying the beautiful lauristine and holly trees. All the while in the company of the sounds of the white-throated dipper, kingfisher, warblers and finches, hiding amongst the ferns.
The sandstone soils, which have nurtured the dense cork oak forest, also host Portuguese and Andalusian oaks in the damper areas. Booted eagles, short-toed snake eagles and common buzzards hunt in these woods, as well as northern goshawks, sparrow hawks and tawny owls. High up, it is rocky and the soil is not as good quality, and we find dense, stunted scrubland made up of “herriza” vegetation which has adapted to soils rich in metals such as aluminum. Aromatic plants are particularly abundant. Its main residents are mountain goats and numerous birds of prey, including the griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, Bonelli´s eagle, Eurasian eagle owl and peregrine falcon.
In the low, clay areas, olive trees are diminishing making way for pastureland for the local cattle; the Retinta cow. Mediterranean scrubland covers the mountain side with rockrose, heather, lavender, flax-leaved daphne and hawthorn. The indigenous Moorish roe deer, a favourite with big-game hunters, and fallow and common deer roam the area. They share their habitat with carnivores such as genets and badgers, and the largest population of mongoose on the peninsula.
This diverse park has more to offer in the form of: mountaineering, up to the peaks of Aljibe and Picacho; caving in Ramblazo-Motillas; and canyoning in the natural monument La Garganta de Buitreras, one of the few areas adapted for this activity. For something a bit tamer, horse riding is also available in La Almoraima.
The visit to the natural park should be completed with a walk through the local towns: Jimena de la Frontera, Alcalá de los Gazules and Castellar de la Frontera are just some of the recommendations, boasting rich cultural and gastronomic heritage.
OTHER PROTECTED AREAS
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Provinces Cádiz, Málaga
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ACTIVITIES
One of the best ways to discover a protected area as large as the Los Alcornocales Natural Park is cycling. There are eight routes designed for it, passing through the mountains of CÁDIZ and Málaga provinces, such as Berrueco-Cañillas via Cortes de la Frontera and Jimena de la Frontera, or through the foothills close to the Strait of Gibraltar, such as Puerto del Bujeo-Hoyo Don Pedro.
Hiking is another popular activity, and Los Alcornocales has 18 specific trails. The Tajo de la Figuras Route is of great cultural importance, with one of the best examples of prehistoric rock art in Andalusia. You can visit during the established opening times. In Autumn, hiking is particularly popular because you can also pick wild mushrooms. This activity has a long tradition in the mountains. To find out more about the mysterious world of fungi, head to the mycology information point at La Misericordia Church in Jimena de la Frontera.
To finish, you could do some water sports (organised activity), such as kayaking on the Barbate Reservoir. The area around the water is also good for seeing animals that come to drink and birds wintering here. Los Alcornocales is also an excellent place to see migratory gliding birds.
This natural protected area is affiliated with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism , whose associated projects can be consulted by clicking here .
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BRAND NATURAL PARK OF ANDALUCIA
BRAND NATURAL PARK OF ANDALUCIA
ALBERTO TAJA BARRAGÁN
Servicio de restauración en “Restaurante Cepas”
Paseo Marítimo de Getares, nº 6
11207, Algeciras (Cádiz)
956572727 - 678497288
hablamos@restaurantecepas.com
BALCÓN DE TARIFA, S.L.
Alojamiento en hotel 3 estrellas, modalidad playa, “Hotel Punta Sur”; Servicio de restauración en Restaurante "Hotel Punta Sur
N-340, Km.77.
11380 - Tarifa (Cádiz)
956684919- 621281195
info@hotelpuntasur.com
BIRDING THE STRAIT, S.L.
Excursión ornitológica en coche “TARIFA Y OBSERVATORIOS DE MIGRACIÓN”. Excursión ornitológica en coche “LOS ALCORNOCALES”.
C/ Calzadilla de Téllez, nº 5. 4º A
Tarifa (Cádiz)
+34 699 470 467 +34 669 104 869
info@birdingthestrait.com
CAMPO-MUSEO DE LA MIEL RANCHO CORTESANO
Honey
Ctra. Cortes-Cuartillos, km 2
Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
956237528
miel@ranchocortesano.net
CARMEN CHACÓN BELTRÁN
Alojamiento en VTAR, “Chacón Rural”
C/ San Antonio, n.º 13,
11660 - Prado del Rey (Cádiz)
670781014
cachabe2@fotmail.com
CAUCE NATURA, S.L.
RUTAS DE SENDERISMO: “Garganta del Puerto Oscuro”, “Subida al Picacho”, “Subida al Aljibe”, Travesía el Aljibe”, “Cañada real de los Ratones”, “Ruta de los Molinos”, “La Sauceda”, “La Laguna del Moral”, “Garganta de la pulga”, “La Teja”, “El Palancar”, “Valdeinfierno”, “Arroyo de San Carlos del Tiradero”, “Caminito de Risco Blanco”, “Río de la Miel”, “Garganta del Capitán”, “Río Guadalmesí”, “La Calzada Dehesa del Boyal”, “Río Hozgarganta”, “Vereda Ubrique-Asomadillas”, “Charca del Moro: Cañón de las Buitreras”; Rutas en bicicleta: “Picacho Peguera”, “Montecoche”, “Valle de Ojén”; ITINERARIO GUIADO por instalaciones El Aljibe: Centro de Visitantes – Jardín Botánico y Suberoteca del Corcho.
Centro de Visitantes el Aljibe, Alcalá de los Gazules: Ctra. A-2228 Alcalá de los Gazules - Benalup Casas Viejas, Km 1
Alcalá de los Gazules (Cádiz)
info@caucenatura.com / cvelaljibe@caucenatura.com
CHACINAS Y EMBUTIDOS EL BOSQUE
Sausages
Pol. Ind. Huerto Blanquillo, 11
EL Bosque (Cádiz)
956716347
info@chacinaselbosque.com
CONCEPCIÓN AGUILAR BENÍTEZ
Alojamiento en vivienda turística de alojamiento rural “Casa Salvadora”
C/ Antonio Silva, n.º 35
11639 - Algar (Cádiz)
677460032
conchaguibe@gmail.com
CONFITERÍA SOBRINA DE LAS TREJAS
Patties, brown tarts, campanitas sweets, egg-yolk marzipan fingers, snowy egg-yolk marzipan, egg-yolk marzipan balls, alfajores traditional sweets, truffles, almond biscuits and marzipan
Plaza de España,7
Medina Sidonia (Cádiz)
956410310 956411577
lastrejas@terra.es
FINCA ÁGUILA AZUL
Accommodation
Finca Águila Azul, s/n
11.330 - Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz)
676491893
aguila.azul.labordalla@gmail.com
HACIENDA EL SANTISCAL
Accommodation in 1 * Hotel
Avda. del Santiscal, 173
Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz)
956708313
haciendasantiscal@santiscal.com
HOTEL ENRIQUE CALVILLO, S.L.
Alojamiento en hotel, categoría 1 estrella, modalidad rural; Restauración en “Restaurante Enrique Calvillo”
C/ Diputación, n.º 18, 11670 –
El Bosque (Cádiz)
info@hotelenriquecalvillo.com
HOTEL HURRICANE, S.L.
Alojamiento en hotel 2 estrellas, modalidad playa, “Hotel Hurricane”; Servicio de restauración en Restaurante "Hotel Hurricane"
N-340, Km.78.
11380 - Tarifa (Cádiz)
956684919- 621281195
info@hotelhurricane.com
HOTEL LA PEÑA
Accommodation
Ctra. 340, Km. 78,4
TARIFA (CÁDIZ)
956684644 - 956681070
IBÉRICOS ARO
Iberian hams and shoulders (acorn-fed, fodder & acorn-fed and fodder-fed), Iberian cured loin (acorn-fed, fodder & acorn-fed and fodder-fed), bondiola cured sausage, Iberian sausage and chorizo, black pudding, loin in lard, dried pork rinds and pork rinds in butter, fried pork loin in red and white lard
Cañada del Real Tesoro, 23 Bda. de la Estación
29.391 - Cortes de la Frontera (Málaga)
952153286
ibericosaro@ncs.es
QUESERÍA EL BOSQUE
Goat's cheese (fresh, cured, semi-cured, in oil). Sheep's cheese (fresh, cured, semi-cured, in oil).
Polig. Ind. Huerto Blanquillo, 14
El Bosque (Cádiz)
956716156
quesoselbosque@quesoselbosque.com
QUESERÍA EL GAZUL
Goat cheeses
P.I. La Palmosa. Parcela 20
ALCALÁ DE LOS GAZULES (CÁDIZ)
956420307
info@queseriaelgazul.com
QUESOS DE UBRIQUE
Cheese and dairy products
Avda: Ubrique - Cortes ( El Poyetón), s/n 11600 -
Ubrique (Cádiz)
956460521
quesosdeubrique@gmail.com
RESTAURANTE LA PESCADERÍA
Restaurant services
Paseo de la Alameda,22
TARIFA (CÁDIZ)
956627078 956681884
info@lapescaderiatarifa.com
RUIZWINTWERS, S.L.
Queso fresco de cabra, Queso curado de cabra, Queso semicurado de cabra, Queso de cabra en manteca ibérica, Queso de cabra en manteca ibérica con romero, Queso de cabra en manteca ibérica emborrado(recubiertos con salvado de trigo), Queso de cabra en manteca ibérica con pimentón dulce, Queso de cabra en AOVE.
P.I. Los Isletes, nave 2.09. Apartado de Correos 25.
11580-San José del Valle (Cádiz)
630451204
carlos.ruiz@doñacasilda.com
SIROCCO JALOQUE, S.L.
Servicio de restauración en restaurante “Sirocco Bolonia”.
C/ El Lentiscal, s/n
11391 - Tarifa (Cádiz)
956 20 49 79
admon@siroccobolonia.es
TURISMO RURAL GENATUR S.C.A
Nature tourism: canoeing, hiking and cycling routes
Polígono Industrial Guadalquivir, 36
11408 Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
956316000
genatur@genatur.com
TURMARES TARIFA
Nature Tourism: whale watching and coastal excursions
Avda. Alcalde Juan Nuñez, 3 - Local 12
TARIFA (CÁDIZ)
956680741/ 956680741
turmares@turmares.com
ÁLVARO VALLEJO GUTIÉRREZ
AVISTAMIENTOS DE DELFINES Y BALLENAS EN BARCO: (2 horas aprox.), (5 horas aprox.); AVISTAMIENTO DE AVES EN BARCO; RUTAS INTERPRETADAS EN BARCO: “Paseo por la Bahía”, “Atardecer en el mar”, “Fondeo en Cala Arenas”, “Fondeo en Cala Getares”.
Dársena del Saladillo, Club el Mero, Pantalán 4
11204 - Algeciras (Cádiz)
644 76 39 52
reservas@estrechonatura.com
AGENDA
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places
Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.
Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GOOD PRACTICES
PUBLICATIONS
Fiestas patronales, en honor de San Jorge
23 de abril
Feria de la Primavera
Principios mes de mayo
Romería
Primer fin de semana de junio
Barriada del Saladillo. Feria del Toro Embolao
4 de agosto
Feria y Fiestas
Mediados del mes de junio
Fiestas patronales, en honor de la Virgen de la Palma
16 de julio
Semana de la Bahía
Mes de septiembre
Día de Ntra. Sra. de las Nieves
5 de agosto
Romería de Los Barrios
Finales de abril
Romerías de la Laguneta en honor de Ntra. Sra. del Socorro y las Yeguadas
Primer y segundo domingo de mayo
Fiestas de San Blas
3 de febrero
Romería de San Esteban
Primer fin de semana de junio
Romería de San Antonio
Entorno al 13 de junio
Romería del Stmo. Cristo de la Almoraima
Primer domingo de mayo y días previos
Feria del Caballo
Primera quincena de mayo
Feria de San Pablo de Bujaceite
Finales de junio
Fiestas y feria del ganado
De finales de mayo a principios de junio
Feria de ganado
Primera quincena de septiembre
Velada Virgen del Carmen
Del 15 al 18 de julio
Fiestas de la Virgen del carmen
16 de julio
Romería de San Juan
25 de junio
Romería de la Virgen de la Luz y Feria
Primera semana de septiembre
Romería en honor a San Isidro
15 de mayo
Feria y Fiestas
Del 14 al 18 de septiembre
La quema de gamones
3 de mayo
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