Hoces del Cabriel Strict Nature Reserve,

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The Reserve is located in the county of Cuenca known as "La Manchuela". This canyon, with its sharply steep sides and vertical walls is, without a doubt, a place of interest due to its geology features and landscape. It is also a habitat of exceptional quality for a large number of animal and plant species in the Mediterranean area.

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Location

The Hoces del Cabriel Reserve is located to the south of the Contreras Reservoir, stretching some 12km along the riverside on its right bank.

Climate: A very pronounced Mediterranean climate. Due to its surface, there are a variety of micro-climates, due to shade-sun, protection-humidity differences and the variety of slope types, etc.

This park comprises a geological and plant mosaic that has remained practically untouched and isolated over time. It contrasts sharply with its surroundings and it is a top habitat for many endangered species such as the Golden Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle and the Otter. We can highlight the impressive formations carved by the River Cabriel that have produced sites such as Los Cuchillos and Las Hoces. To sum up, the site is considered a site with a great geology value due to its diversity, uniqueness and the beauty of its landscape, and also because of the presence of palaeontology sites and a rock side with rock paintings.

Surface: 1662 ha

Information on visits: From the town of Minglanilla, take the old N-III road up to the Contreras Reservoir dam. From this site, it is possible to take a road down to the Contreras Inn.

Legislation: Royal Decree 161/1995, of October 17, which approves the Organisation Plan for Natural Resources in the Eastern Area of the Cuencan Manchuela and which declares the Hoces del Cabriel Nature Reserve (Castilla-La Mancha Gazette of October 18, 1995).

Other data: Reservations can be made through the Environment and Rural Development Department in Cuenca. Phone: 969178362. There is a Visitors’ Centre in Las Hoces del Cabriel, located in Casas de Mirasol, at the Contreras Reservoir (Minglanilla).