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Instantáneas (algunas de hace un par de años) de Zahara de la Sierra, localidad de la Sierra de Grazalema que bien merece una visita por todo cuanto ofrece.
Just go there and enjoy👍
Super pretty and nice place to walk, there is an entrance trough a gate and then head left trough the trail. Be careful when its wet as the rocks on the trail are very slippery.
Don’t even think twice about it. If you have time in your itinerary, this place is a must see. I went not knowing anything about it and was awe-struck when I arrived. Although there are many trails you can hike down, I would suggest you rent a kayak and spend the day on the river kayaking down the gorge. You can always stop and park your kayaks to go on a brief hike or picnic break.

We stayed for the weekend and even did an afternoon of parasailing!

One of the most beautiful spots in all of catalunya.
Si bien los pinsapos son el reclamo principal de la zona. Su paisaje Kárstico nos sorprende con dolinas.lapiaces,simas y cuevas que nos transportan a otra dimensión
We have done the PR-TF-8 circular hiking.We started in Taganana toward the peak.It was a good choice due to the difficult hiking at the beginning We have finished the circle trail (it was 20km for us) in 6.5 hours.You can join to the route somewhere else and you can cut the whole trail smaller distance and finish them more days.The route is difficult so you need to be in a good physical condition to finish it in 1 day.
Fantastic place. Didn’t expect it. Thought that interior will be rather dry and yellow. But this national park is really diverse, lot of pinia forests, some maquia as well of course. Mountains but not difficult to climb. Wish I had more time to cherish. It reminded me of western side of Corsica island, one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen
Friendly and knowledgeable staff, wonderful views of the birds on the marsh from the tower. Must be amazing at migration time!
This for me and my family will remain as on of the best activity in Tenerife. The nature is so rich here. There is a calmness that is rarely seen in urban life. The hiking trips are well indicated and so many of them. Bring your beachwear for enjoying some of the best black sand beaches you would see. Village of Chinmada is very cute and specially the trek to the viewpoint is amazing. Bring in lots of fluids. Don't miss
The most wonderful place I have been to. Nice decor, mistic and fairytale wise. The landscape is amazing and the view points are breathtaking.
Pablo Lopez
at 2023 Oct 15
Pablo Lopez
at 2023 Oct 15
Una bonita ruta para toda la familia
Caz Nahman
at 2023 Oct 08
Caz Nahman
at 2023 Oct 08
Beautiful and slightly cooler and less parched than areas near by. Stunning birds.
Beautiful area, astonishing views, (special) birds and butterflies to spot, great place for hiking.
Beautiful and super isolated place. Best for day trip and for resting a soul. No Internet connection.
Wirklich interessant und man kann einige Vogelarten beobachten
A very peacefully area, stayed 10 days for paragliding but there are alot of outdoor activities and historic places to visit some off the beaten track dating from Roman times.
La parte de Zahara de la sierra es preciosa y el pueblo super turístico y muy pintoresco.
Hay lo suficiente para pasar unas vacaciones sin echar en falta la ciudad,hablo de verano,no sé si en invierno nevara o cosas así que se quede más inaccesible.
Se desconecta de la rutina.
A good observation tower and area with telescopes is cool. The exposition is a bit small.

I would recommend this place for sure to everyone, who would like to learn more about birds and see them in their natural environment.
Amazing trip through the mountains and beautiful landscapes during the drive
Daniel Calvo
at 2023 Aug 20
Daniel Calvo
at 2023 Aug 20
Lugar fresquito en verano y buena vista. Accesos difíciles. Bañable.
K Beaglr
at 2023 Aug 09
K Beaglr
at 2023 Aug 09
Ein tolles Wandererlebnis mit Nervenkitzel für Jung und Alt. Je nach Kondition kann man sich die Route einteilen. Die Anfahrt ist etwas beschwerlich und die Parkgebühr von 10 Euro nicht gerade günstig. Aber der Weg ist es wert und der ist ja das Ziel 😊
Kaitlin
at 2023 Jul 30
Kaitlin
at 2023 Jul 30
Great place for a walk.

Parking is 10 euros. We went in July and got a park easily without booking in advance. There seemed to be a 2.3m height limit for parking.
Nice enough walk to escape Benidorm! The Benidorm white wall, is just a breeze block white wall can probably miss that out, but the view of the bay is nice enough from there. The best view is from up at the Cross; doesn't take long, I got up and down again within about an hour at a decent pace.....take water as no where to stop on route once you leave the bay.
A beautiful place for a hike! The canyon is awesome and not far past the Montfalcó Walkways are an interesting experience as well. The website to book parking didn't work properly and said they were sold out - we got there very early to park on the layby on the road instead. Probably worth asking at the gate if you were unable to pre-book parking as the car park was not busy.
One of the best places in Spain for hiking.
Really enjoyed the 16 km trip
cymn
at 2023 Jul 04
cymn
at 2023 Jul 04
What a beautiful park, full of laurel. That smell that hit you from time to time was mind blowing. We did the short 1.5h round course.
No hay ni un sitio de sombra en verano y el agua está muy revuelta y mucho fango 😔
Nothing special.
Be prepared to walk along way and you need to bring everything with you.
Montse Esteban
at 2023 Jun 27
Montse Esteban
at 2023 Jun 27
Le doy solamente un 3 de puntuación porque, a pesar de que pone abierto las 24 horas, no es cierto. Para verlo desde abajo hay una puerta que está cerrada con llave, impidiendo así el acceso a las escaleras. Sólo se puede ver desde arriba. Quizá en plena temporada esté abierto, pero a finales de Junio, desde luego que no. Una pena
Željko V
at 2023 Jun 13
Željko V
at 2023 Jun 13
We follower Path of the senses forest walk 1,2 and 3. But continued down to the Mercedes, there was ample parking at one of the stop along the way. There was also a designated place to barbecue.
Great 5km hike by the blue ocean. The hiking is quite easy and pretty much possible for all ages. Make sure to wear comfy clothes and shoes, a bottle of water and enjoy the journey.
Incredible place, must see.
We hiked from Taganana on the coastal route to PlayaTa Tamadiste through vine growing areas and Mediterrean flora. Then to create a circuit we went towards Afur via the barranco, river bed. From Afur there’s a 600 metres ascend through laurel forest to the peak with a viewing point where we were among the passing clouds. Then a 300 metres descend first through the forest, then ferns, flowering bushes full of bees and palm trees again.
Beautiful place but it's better to go after rain season, I went in april-may and we noticed it was a dry compared with other pictures we have seen. It was still beautiful tho.
Bridget GB
at 2023 Apr 25
Bridget GB
at 2023 Apr 25
Enjoyable trip into the woods! No rain for weeks so no rainforest experience, but plenty of lizards to spot!
I really enjoyed the hike. The sight along the well defined route is absolutely gorgeous! The hiking track is quite narrow so you have to be careful, it can be dangerous if there are a lot of people going both ways. Think of using a hiking shoes instead of a sneakers or runners because some part of the road is very rocky
X King
at 2023 Apr 02
X King
at 2023 Apr 02
Magical. Beautiful, Charming, Peaceful, Wild, Gorgeous…. Too bad we didn’t have enough time to explore more but we will next time.

Make sure you feel comfortable with narrow roads and curves before you head up.

A total different climate than the rest of the island.
Beautiful park with lots of hiking and rock climbing.
Beautiful hike along the cliffs of the Sierra Helada. We did the walk from the cross of Benidorm to the direction of the transmission tower of Albir. Some hills are pretty steep, so good walking shoes are necessary. The viewing from some point are magnificent and the walk took us almost 3 ¾ hour, but unfortunately not all the way to the end because of an injury. Definitely do it again sometimes!
Pamfi_90
at 2023 Feb 12
Pamfi_90
at 2023 Feb 12
One of my favourite places of the island. U get there and suddenly u feel so lucky to be able to see the authenticity of the place!Even the sun, shine differently and the air and the vibe are amazing.
A la tardor enriqueix gaudir del mosaic de colors de les fulles caduques
Once los montes de valsain con Abantos Senderos del Duratón SL ECOTURISMO Y EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL en la provincia de Segovia
Absolutely stunning location. Crystal clear streams, wooded hills, wild rocky mountains.
Le damos 5 ⭐ porqué estuvimos muy muy bien. La chica que hay en la parte de abajo te informa, y con Wikiloc y conocimientos propios de años atrás hicimos varias rutas.
Estuvimos dos noches, tres días, pronto comenta la chica, prohibirán dormir. Por el momento disfrutamos del lugar, estuvimos bien, muy tranquilo mejorándolo en la medida que pudimos.
Destacaría que en la zona más turística hay mucho árbol caido, es un peligro para los incendios pués hay mucho por recoger. Hay un buen acceso por pista con coche para hacer una buena batida.
Los papeles de necesidades es vergonzoso verlos tirados. A nuestro criterio falta un poco para ser espacio natural, debería estar más cuidado.
Los días que estuvimos hicimos leña dejando preparada para el siguiente, limpiamos al llegar, y al marchar. Entre todos conciencia para conservar nuestros parajes. Muchas gracias! 😃Repetiremos!!😊💪
Camino del Faro. The road to the light tower. It’s a nicely paved hiking trail to the light house in the nature park. Easily accessible for buggies and wheelchair. 2,5 km towards the light tower and 2,5 km back. The scenic views on the mountains and beaches are amazing! Should you wish to explore you can go down to an old copper mine along the trail. Keep a lookout on the sea as you might spot dolphins if you’re lucky! Some rocks contain fossils. Keep in mind the trail doesn’t offer any shading from the sun. Bring ample of water and sun protection on a hot day. Enjoy!
What a great day out. The staff were fantastic. We learned loads about the birds you can see in the wetlands. They have lots of telescopes and there's always someone there to help you.
The information about the different projects they're involved in shows you how this centre is working on creating an environment that helps all birds that live or migrate through Urdaibai. A fantastic place to visit for both kids and adults.
Exit from the La Masieta Parking, take the online parking reservation beforehand. Bring enough water, although there is a bar and the route in the morning takes place in the shade. Refrain people with fear of heights. There is a rope to hold on to the wall. Simple and very beautiful 5Km route.
Amazing place with huge golden sandy beaches along the river as it snakes its way to the ocean. The water had a beautiful color on the day I drove through the area. Definitely worth a visit.
esa aho
at 2022 Jul 02
esa aho
at 2022 Jul 02
Amazing place if you are interested of birds. All things perfectly set. The place had more birds than either of the watching towers, but still they worth small walks.
No supimos llegar a la central,...un poco abandonado
Beautiful natural park along the coastline with fantastic views from the summit!
Offers lot of marked paths and a incomparable fabulous walk toward the lighthouse where one can enjoys the views toward the Bay of Altea and the coves that are located on along the walk.
Beautiful, dramatic views including views of the La Gomera island. It can get windy so bring some warm clothes. We started our 10km loop trail from Teno where you can park.
Great place to walk, run and exercise, stunning views, lighthouse is well worth a visit, chance to see some wildlife on land, sea & air, depending on time of year and weather conditions, I would definitely recommend a visit...😍
Favourite place in the world. Great trekking. Good in all seasons.
😀a disfrutar si te gusta la naturaleza
Beautiful place, breathtaking views and real nature.
Klaus Delueg
at 2021 Nov 22
Klaus Delueg
at 2021 Nov 22
Great viewing and hiking area which allows you to reach remote beaches, peaks and lonely villages around Buenavista del Norte.
I have to repeat myself over and over, Tenerife is paradise for hikers. All the treks are so beautiful, ofer so many varieties, amazing views and panoramas.
Always good to visit. Great birding area.
Incredible nice place to hike, driving with motorcycle around this enormous park. Very nice view points. For sure to recommend.
Best place ever to visit in Basque. It overlooks a protected marsh that acts as a lay-over for several migratory birds. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for bird lovers, geography geeks, kids and just anyone really! As a staying guest, you also get a free visit to the museum. The rooms that they offered were just splendid to say the least.
Paul Brown
at 2021 Jun 17
Paul Brown
at 2021 Jun 17
Excellent roads will take you to many convenient observation locations. Great place for photographs or even a little hiking if you that takes your fancy. You get a great view of Mount Teide, the 3rd highest Volcano in the world.
Pablo FG
at 2021 Jun 10
Pablo FG
at 2021 Jun 10
Bonito paraje para hacer buenas fotos y descansar del paseo.
A lovely walk up to the lighthouse. Garbage bins along the route. Spectacular views. Also good to walk with dogs 🐕 running 🏃🏼‍♀️ In the early morning a special vehicle 🚗 came to clean 🧼 the picnic areas. Ample unpaid safe parking.
Nice forests with Quercus ilex and Smilax, beautiful views
One of the best hikes we’ve done in a very long time! Super exciting and a bit dangerous even with the very strong winds😅
We hiked to Pico de la Concha, breathtaking views!
Un lloc preciós. Val la pena perdre-s'hi
Very beautiful area. It's also fun to drive there as the roads along the mountains are very curvy.
If you are going to walk up to the cross take plenty water and some snacks. The vista from here is excellent.
We really enjoyed our trip up here from Bilbao. Although if you try to take the direct bus from the city like us, make a note that it doesn't go from the main terminal, but from a stop on street nearby called Capuccino by the bus depot (less than 5mins walk from the main terminal). We would have liked to have longer in the area to do both of the walks available to the hides, but we went through the visitor centre in just over an hour and really enjoyed looking at the wildlife. The building is really interesting too. And managed to see the closer hide. The staff were really friendly and helpful! Cute little gift shop too - can't wait until they get the adorable kids designs on adult sized t-shirts, I would've bought one in a snap. :D
Después de una tranquila caminata, es un pequeño oasis a pocos metros de una reserva ecológica muy bonita.
Stunning scenery and wildlife!!! A must visit if you like the out doors 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Game of thrones fans, you will love it
Very nice national park. Very quiet place. Incredible views!
Fantastic views, rocky rivers, small waterfalls, snow topped mountains in the wintertime, lots of hiking trails. Green. I love it!
Exceptionally well informed bird watching area with a great array of migratory birds using this location as a staging point on their epic journeys.
Some of the most beautiful flora and landscapes ever.
I turned there just for curiosity. Superb stopover. Didnt expect to find such a nice&modern place with ethusiastic staff, lot of information and observation deck where you can observe different birds with telescopes every day. Its great to see such place protecting wikdlife. Entrance is 5Eur. They are nonprofit. Go support them!
The natural reservation is very well maintained. This is one of the most beautiful routes. The glacier lake is just fantastic and the whole experience is like a dream. I loved it. A must see!
Beautiful place to hike, picnic and take pictures on the way to Ronda. There're a couple of restaurants (Paradores) and hotels to stay. Ronda is just 10 minutes away so you can enjoy this beautiful small city and stay just outside to enjoy the mountain air and views.
It is a place to be, for a climber or a hiker. Beauriful suroundings, great people around, lovely local food options.
Beautiful and unspoilt area, fantastic for walking, climbing, bird watching or just enjoying nature. Off the beaten track
Lovely countryside and coast line. Loads to visit lots of walking too
Very good mountains close to the sea. You have a huge variety of activities you can do there. From hiking, going to the river, via ferrata (iron paths) and a lot of places to discover around :)
Terrible access 'road'! A few km of stony and very bumpy dusty track. We gave up and turned back. I suppose ok for a 4 wheel drive off roader or a tractor!
As a local I can not stop to consider it one of our small jewels from Tarragona area. Quiet and lonely place full of magic nooks.
Fantastic area for a hike. Recommend going on a misty or slightly cloudy day for a more authentic and comfortable experience. Well kept paths.
Beautiful part of the world. Offers multiple activities to enjoy time there including hiking, cycling and rock climbing.
An awesome place where you can eat a lot and very well, surf, sightseeing and chilling out surrounded by nature.
Nice place to go for a hike. There are many trails all over he place and it's not very easy to get lost. There's also a town nearby where you can get fresh spring water or maybe some coffee. You can also see some wildlife on your way.
Amazing place. Plenty of routes to hike around although some of them are really difficult and some quite dangerous (around Ulldemolins), thus procede with caution in case you feel tired and not used to hiking.