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Nature site of San Juan de la Peña (Jaca)
Pilgrims who start the Aragones route at Somport will find in Jaca an exceptional scenery, declared Nature Site of National Interest in 1920 (the third Protected Natural Site at that time). Recently, it was declared Natural Monument. This place is known especially for its historical aspect.
Foz de Arbayun Nature Reserve (Navarre)
Following the Aragonese Route, in Navarre, pilgrims will find the Foz de Arbayun Nature Reserve, right in the Sierra Leire. Covering a total area of 1,164 h, it is the largest of the three reserves incorporated into the Foz de Lumbier since 1987. This spectacular and deep canyon cut by the Salazar has a lenght of 6 km and a maximum depth of 385 km. It is considered an area of Special Protection for birds, and has a great geomorphological value.
Bértiz Nature Park (Navarre)
Bértiz Nature Park is not located along the Route to Santiago, but it is worth deviating from the itinerary to visit it. Bértiz is located in the northwest of the Autonomous Community of Navarre, between the Baztán Valley and the Irrigation of the Bidasoa. To the south this river borders the park. In some areas of the Baztán valley the altitude is less than 200m above sea level.
Sierra Cebollera Nature Park (La Rioja)
The Sierra Cebollera Nature Park, created in March 1995, is 50 km south of Logroño, in the Cameros area. This beautiful park, the first protected area in La Rioja, extends along more than 23,000 h. It includes a broad variety of animal and plant species, including vast wooded areas in an excellent state of conservation. The numerous examples of glacial reliefs are one of the most representative in the peninsula.
Ojo Guareña Nature Park (Burgos)
While in Burgos, pilgrims can make the most of their stop and visit a scenery that is unique in Spain. Ojo de Guareña contains the vastest extension of caves in Spain, and one of the world´s most important. They cover a total area of approximately 100 km. In the interior of these caverns can be found invertebrates species that cannot be found anywhere else.
National Reserve of Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre (Palencia)
In the northest part of Palencia, near the borders with Cantabria and León, is located the National Reserve of Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre, a natural scenery of exceptional beauty. This mountainous area includes remarkable glacial morphologies. The park, with a total area of 80,000 h, covers ten municipalities: Aguilar de Campoo, Brañosera, Castrejón de la Peña, Cervera de Pisuerga, Dehesa de Montejo, La Pernía, Polentinos, San Cebrián de Múda, Triollo and Velilla del Río Carrión.
San Emiliano Valley Nature Park (Leon)
In the north of the León province, not far from the Sierra Ancares, walkers can enjoy San Emiliano Valley Nature Park, a scenery with important contrasts between the abrupt mountain reliefs and the deep valleys. It is located at the foot of a huge rock, Peña Ubiña (2,417 metres) and it stretches along 55,200 h between the Babia and Luna valleys. The park shows the marks left by glacial erosion and clear examples of Karstic relief.
As Fragas Do Eume Nature Park (A Coruña)
After having made the pilgrimage to Santiago, pilgrims can enjoy the beautiful A Coruña province since they are in no hurry. The As Fragas de Eume Nature Park is located to the north of the province, between Cabanas, A Capela, Monfero, Pontedeume and As Pontes de García Rodríguez. With a total area of 9,126 h, As Fragas do Eume is the last Nature Park in Galicia (declared 11 August, 1997).