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Monfragüe National Park

32D Villarreal de San Carlos, Serradilla, Extremadura

Description

Monfragüe is a natural park covering nearly 180km2 in the province of Cáceres; it extends along the Tajo river as it cuts through a mountainous ridge. The park is best known for its rock formations such as the Salto del Gitano and its bird life with a large population of Eurasian black vultures and eagles (Spanish imperial, golden, and Bonelli's).

Access & Transport

The park is best accessed from Villareal de San Carlos, about 30km southeast of Plasencia (EX-208) and 70km northeast of Cáceres (EX-390). There appears to be a regular bus shuttle (every 30mins) from the parking area to the castle ruins. Unclear whether this is year-round.

Instructions & Recommendations

Do not forget to bring your binoculars, if you have some. There are several hiking routes within the park

Meta review

Good reviews and "works as advertised": visitors confirm this is a good place to spot vultures so bring binoculars (Portilla del Tietar is a recommended spot), they qualify the views from the Salto del Gitano of "incredible", and since it is really hot in the summer they advise to start the day early (or late) - possibly using the shuttle bus up to the castle.

Environmental & Social

Green attraction. Socially / Community neutral

Conclusion

Monfragüe NP is probably not an out-of-region highlight and destination but those taking on Extremadura and who enjoy the outdoor would do well to spend half a day there, for a hike and/or raptor & vulture watching.

Key positive

Plenty of bird life

Nice scenery, the Salto del Gitano especially

Key negative

Not many other attractions in the area

Very hot in the summer

Suitability

Viewpoints are accessible from the parking area for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:3h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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