Description
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Duration:
4 hours aprox.
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- We are National Park-authorized company. por el Parque Nacional.
- Minimum 2 people (for one person, please contact us).
- Tus mascotas son bienvenidas, habilitamos un asiento y un cinturón individual para asegurar su comodidad y seguridad (ver condiciones).
- Departures from Plasencia (google maps) and Villarreal de San Carlos (google maps), for other departure locations, please contact.
Guided tour ‘Discover Monfragüe’: your first major guided tour of the National Park
This guided visit around Monfragüe is designed for those who wish to explore the park’s main attractions on a half-day excursion that is comfortable and suitable for all visitors. A journey through the National Park’s most iconic landscapes, accompanied by an expert guide who will explain the area’s natural and cultural riches.
Over the course of around four hours, we’ll explore the heart of Monfragüe, stopping at the most breathtaking viewpoints, observing wildlife through binoculars and a telescope, and learning about the history, geology, vegetation and traditional culture that have shaped this unique area.
What does the guided visit in Monfragüe include?
- CR and accident insurance.
- Transport in our vehicles, which have limited seating capacity.
- Authorised local guide with training in environmental issues.
- Binoculars per person (over 10 years old).
- High-end telescope per vehicle.
- Illustrative didactic material.
- Picnic with local products.
What will we see on this tour?
🦅 Salto del Gitano
One of the park’s greatest icons. We’ll get a close-up view of the griffon vultures gliding alongside the rocks, and, with a bit of luck, we might also spot a black vulture or a golden eagle. Your guide will explain what makes this ecosystem so unique.
🏰 Monfragüe Castle (optional)
Weather permitting, we will visit the castle to enjoy spectacular views over the whole park and the river valleys of the Tagus and Tiétar.
🌿 Forests and
Durante la ruta cruzaremos zonas de bosque mediterráneo, con encinas, alcornoques, lentiscos y jaras. Podremos ver ciervos, zorros y muchas aves en su hábitat natural.
🌉 Puente del Cardenal (depending on the time of year)
Uno de los pasos históricos del río Tajo dentro del Parque Nacional de Monfragüe. Aquí conoceremos su importancia como punto estratégico de comunicación y también como enclave ecológico donde el agua y la roca generan un paisaje muy característico.
🔭 Viewpoints along the River Tiétar
Nos acercaremos a varios puntos elevados desde los que se domina el río Tiétar. En estos miradores haremos paradas prolongadas para observar aves con telescopio, aprender sobre la dinámica fluvial del parque y disfrutar del silencio de la naturaleza.
🏡 Villarreal de San Carlos
A small village where the National Park’s visitor centre is located. We can stop here briefly if you’d like.
What species can be observed?
- Black stork (springtime and summer)
- Griffon and black vultures (all year round)
- Golden, Spanish and Bonelli's eagles (all year round)
- Egyptian Vulture (spring and summer)
- Common Crane (winter)
- Red deer (year round)
- Fox (all year round)
These are just some of the most common species you’ll see on our guided visit of Monfragüe; the full list of animals and plants you can spot is endless. Fancy finding out more?
* The observation of these species is not guaranteed in any case nor will we force situations that may be harmful to them to improve or facilitate their observation, these are wildlife that nest or roam in areas through which the route passes and our guides have the knowledge and experience necessary to show them through the telescope without interfering in their lives. Our activities are governed by a strict code of ethics that prioritizes conservation over observation. If you need to know more, you can access this link.
On this guided visit, you’ll discover why Monfragüe is one of the most highly rated destinations for nature lovers.
Si quieres aprovechar tu tiempo al máximo y no perderte lo esencial, esta es la ruta perfecta para ti.
Book online now and experience the thrill of a real guided visit around Monfragüe.
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