Monfragüe National Park

Cliffs, oak pasture and vulture colonies along the River Tagus in Extremadura

Monfragüe follows the River Tagus (Tajo) through a mountain ridge, where the rock face of Peña Falcón holds a large griffon vulture colony. Holm oak and cork oak woodland and open dehesa surround the cliffs and shelter the world's largest colony of cinereous vultures, with over 300 pairs.

1Castillo de MonfragüeNinth-century castle on a hill; the keep overlooks almost the whole park.

2Salto del GitanoCliff viewpoint above the Tagus, reached from Torrejón el Rubio.

3Puente del CardenalFive-arched bridge built in the 15th century, often submerged by the Tagus.

Things to do

On footWalk the 16 km red route (Ruta roja) to the Castle of Monfragüe
Try thisLook out from the Salto del Gitano Viewpoint (Mirador Salto del Gitano)
On footFollow the 9 km yellow route (Ruta amarilla) to the Tajadilla viewpoint
HeritageVisit the Rock Art Interpretation Centre in Torrejón el Rubio

Spain · Cáceres Est. 2007 Size 179 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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Monfragüe National Park

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