![]() ![]() It has been declared a nature reserve both in its Catalan (Parc Natural dels Ports) and its Valencian side (La Tinença de Benifassà Nature Reserve)Įl portal web del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación utiliza Google Analytics, esta es una herramienta de analítica que ayuda a los sitios web y a los propietarios de aplicaciones a entender el modo en que sus visitantes interactúan con sus propiedades. ![]() ![]() As for invertebrates, the white-clawed crayfish ( Austropotamobius pallipes) and the Spanish moon moth ( Graellsia Isabelae) stand out. Its fauna includes the largest colony of Spanish ibex ( Capra pirenaica) in the peninsula, not to mention a large population of Eurasian otters ( Lutra lutra), griffon vultures ( Gyps fulvus), peregrine falcons ( Falco peregrines) and golden eagles ( Aquila chrysaetos). halepensis) with boxwood understory ( Buxux sempervirens) or groups of oaks ( Quercux ilex, Q. The vegetation in the area consists mainly of pine trees ( Pinus nigra, P. This range connects the Iberian System and the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range, a union embodied by the Tozal del Rey (tossal dels Tres Reis) peak, convergence point of the three communities. This mountain range is located among the provinces of Teruel (Aragon), Tarragona (Catalonia) and Castellón (Valencian Community), formerly known as the Crown of Aragon. It is among the few Spanish rivers where the native white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) can still be found. This is one of the best preserved Mediterranean rivers, showing a great diversity of fish species and other aquatic organisms. This Ebro tributary displays distinct Mediterranean characteristics: an irregular and relatively low flow with significant rise in level in the spring and autumn, and low water levels in the summer. The Matarraña-Algars Nature Trail runs parallel to the Matarraña river in its upper and middle sections. (Calculated according to the MIDE criteria for an average excursionist with a light load) Between 3 and 6 hours of continuous walking Between 1 and 3 hours of continuous walking The use of hands or jumping over the terrain is necessary Walking on stepped paths or irregular terrain The trail is interrupted by obstacles that have to be gone around Requires the identification of geographic features and cardinal points There is a clearly marked trail and signage You will have to wade across this gully to continue up the mountainside to the next valley, that of the Les Marrades gully. The trail then starts to go down (again among pines) towards the gully of the Racó de Guera. It is well worth pausing at this spot to contemplate not only the panoramic views of the recently covered valley, but also those of a large part of the mountain range of Puertos de Tortosa-Beceite. This is the highest point of this alternative route and of this whole stretch of the nature trail. Scattered among the pines you will see olive trees on the terraced mountainsides preannouncing the nearby Masía. However, as you go up the view over the Matarraña canyon makes the effort pay off. You will get to visit the Masía de Sant Miquel, a set of buildings used as a hermitage and housing facility back in the day, and subsequently destroyed during the Carlist Wars.Ĭlimbing up through the dense pine forest can be hard, as the slope is steep until you are halfway through. This alternative route departs from El Parrizal rest area and is roughly 4 km in length. You can then choose between taking the branch that goes up to the Masía de Sant Miquel or continuing along the river following the paved track to Beceite (shared with vehicles, so caution is required). Through another tunnel, the trail gets to the El Parrizal rest area. If lucky, the traveller might get to see herds of Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) grazing in a nearby meadow. Leaving the mine terrace behind, the trail goes along the course of the Matarraña river past elements of natural and historical interest such as the Cueva de la Dona, the springs of the Fenellosa or, across the river and after through a rock-excavated tunnel, the ledge housing the Fenellosa cave paintings (the protecting fence can be accessed with low water levels). Despite the existing safety ropes and walkways, this trail can only be covered on favourable weather conditions, as walking on the river course is sometimes necessary. From this point on, you can go to the El Parrizal straits and trace back the course of the Matarraña river all the way to the Beceite mountain passes.
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