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Description
The Castillo de Mirabel is a historic castle that dates back to the 15th century and is a fine example of medieval military architecture. The castle ruins offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and are easily accessible for visitors. Thanks to the favorable thermal conditions, birds of prey frequently pass by, sometimes at eye level. Even on the way up, it's worth pausing frequently to listen for and observe the birds in the trees. Uzunkuyruklu baştankara, Kara Sığırcık, İberya Saksağan and Küçük karga can be spotted here. From the ruins, virtually all the birds of prey found in Monfrague National Park can be seen flying by. Kızıl akbaba and Kara akbaba are particularly common.
A good kilometer to the west is a small reservoir with reed beds; nearby lies the village of Mirabel, with a few houses, gardens, and agricultural land. The ridge is wooded. Various habitats blend together here, making the area attractive to a variety of birds like Tavşancıl, Kuzgun, Gökardıç, Kaya kırlangıcı, Kara kızılkuyruk, Kerkenez, Kaya kirazkuşu, Maskeli Ötleğen and Yeşil Ağaçkakan.
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The Castillo de Mirabel is located 30 km west from the heart of Monfrague National Park, close to the village of Mirabel. At the foot of the small castle hill, there's a parking area with picnic tables. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. From the parking, a wide path leads uphill to the castle ruins in 10-15 minutes, a bit steep but easy. Sometimes the metal door appears locked, but you just need to push to get in. Inside the ruins, you can easily reach a platform offering fantastic panoramic views.