Description
The Castle sits on one of the parallel ridges of the mountains. The nearby cliffs are breeding sites for a score of birds (mainly raptors) and they often sore by. Given that the site is relatively high altitude, many mountain species can be found here as well.
Details
Access
From the village of Cabanas del Castillo, follow the signs "Castillo". After a quite steep and rocky climb up the mountain, you reach the Castle.
Terrain and Habitat
Mountain, Canyon/cliff, Scattered trees and bushes, Plateau, ValleyConditions
Mountainous, Rocky, Dry, DustyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring, SummerRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Peregrine Falcon, an otherwise rare bird in Extremadura, on the rockface south of the Castle.
Birdingplaces Near
Both the Embalse the Arrocampo and the Monfrague National park are not to be missed when visiting this area.