Cabañeros National Park,

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The Cabañeros National Park was declared a National Park on November 20, 1995. Its landscape is formed by extensive grazing lands with rich seasonal pastures where a variety of animals feed. The hills and peaks covered with Mediterranean forest and scrublands are the home to a variety of birds and mammals. Here we find over 200 different bird species, with the most noteworthy species being large birds of prey, including eagles and vultures; and mammals such as deers, roe deers or boars. The park is also noted for its rich flora, including a variety of tree and bush species.

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Contact address for Cabañeros National Park

Carretera Abenojar-Torrijos s/n, 13194
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Phone: 926 78 32 97 / 926 77 53 84

Fax: 926 78 34 84

Email: cabaneros@mma.es

Website: www.mma.es/parques/cab...

Location

It is located in the Toledo Mountains, bordering with the River Bullaque on the east and the River Estena on the west, and including the El Chorito and Rocigalgo mountains.

Climate: In summer the weather is dry and temperatures are very high. It is cold and humid in winter.

The Park is located in the Montes de Toledo (Toledo Mountains), in the north-western region of the province of Ciudad Real, and its surface also covers a section of the southwest of the province of Toledo.

Two roads run through the Park and these may be used to get to know some of the park’s features.
The road between Horcajo de los Montes and Retuerta del Bullaque mainly covers bush land areas (rock roses, heath and strawberry trees). Gargantilla is accessed via an unpaved pathway that tourists can use. It is eight kilometres long, and part of section p.k. 37 of the CM-4157 road.

We recommend starting the visit to the Park at one of its free entry centres. At these centres, leaflets are available and there are guides and guards who can provide directions and answer questions. Guided tours are available on request, by calling: 926 78 32 97

Surface: 39000 ha

Information on visits: The Casa Palillos Visitor Centre has a car park, toilets and a picnic area, and this location is especially recommended for those wishing to see fauna.

Legislation: * Decree 23/1995, of March 28, whereby the Government Council of the Region of Castilla-La Mancha approves the Organisation Plan for Natural Resources in the Toledo Mountains. * Law 33/1995, of November 20, on the declaration of the National Park.

Other data: National Park Services:
Administrative Centre and Reservation of Guided Walks. Ctra. (Road) Abenójar-Torrijos, s/n
13194 Pueblonuevo del Bullaque (Ciudad Real)
Phone: 926.78.32.97 Fax: 926.78.34.84