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Description
This mountain top offers beautiful views of the Monfrague National park, including the Castillo de Monfrague and the famous Salto del Gitano. Above all this site is very reliable for all of the large soaring birds of the National park, especially Eurasian Black Vulture , Black Stork and the ever elusive Bonelli's Eagle may also be seen here.
Details
Access
This viewpoint is the end-goal of the green walking trail, starting in Villareal de san Carlos. The trail is 7,7 km long (return walk) and takes you through one of the best preserved stretches of mediterranean forest on the planet. The forest holds all of the typical flora and fauna of the lusitanian ecosystem, including it' s reptiles and mammals. The climb to the top is rather steep, and, in Summer, hot and dry.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , River , Valley , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Mountainous , No shadow , Rocky , Hilly , Dry , DustyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
This mountain top is the prime site for seeing the symbol of the National park, Europe's largest raptor: the Eurasian Black Vulture, of which several pairs breed in the direct vicinity of the mountain. One of these nests can be seen on the slope just east of the mountain (scan the cork- and holm oaks with your binoculairs). The vultures can also often be seen perched in one of the pines northwest of the mountain.