Segovia information
The Hoces del Duratón Nature Park
The course of the waters of the Duratón has
excavated deep gorges in this park, which today is a spectacular
refuge for numerous forest birds of prey.
Situated to the northeast of Segovia, it stands out due to its
great archaeological and historical riches, together with its
natural beauty. The water of the River Duratón is dammed, after
passing Sepúlveda, in a canyon with areas that have drops of over
100 metres. An impressive spectacle followed by the River Duratón
which, with the force of its waters, has excavated deep gorges
in these limestone lands, where a great number of birds of prey
nest (mainly the Griffon vulture). The park is spread over the
townships of Sepúlveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Río.
It houses an important community of forest birds of prey, among
which the Griffon's vultures, Egyptian eagles, golden eagles or
the sparrowhawks stand out. As for its flora, we must mention
the forests of Thuriferous junipers and junipers and the riverside
forests of willows, poplars, ashes, elms and alders.
In Sepúlveda, apart from the architectural ensemble which is the
town, you must try the typical roasts. We can find the wetlands
four kilometres away from Cantalejo, with an abundance of waterfowl.
You must visit the medieval village of Pedraza de la Sierra and
Sebúlcor.
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.