Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park

Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park

Valencia-València

Landscape of riverbanks and cliffs

It runs along the Valencian bank of the last stretch of the river Cabriel, which separates the regions of Castilla-La Mancha and Comunidad Valenciana before flowing into the river Júcar.

The natural park has a unique landscape characterised by the presence of rivers and geological formations such as cliffs and gorges. This makes it a perfect habitat for river fauna and birds of prey. It has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA).In the area of Cuenca (Castile-La Mancha) there is a Nature Reserve with the same name but which is currently closed to the public at some of its entrances.

Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park

Valencia-València  (Region of Valencia)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:31,446 hectares Email:hoces_cabriel@gva.es Tel.:+34 639 202 112 Tel.:+34 963 189 222 Website:Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park

Calle Sindicato Agrícola, s/n

46310  Venta del Moro, Valencia-València  (Region of Valencia)

Email:hoces_cabriel@gva.es Tel.:+34 639 202 112 Tel.:+34 963 189 222 Website:Visitor centre website
Useful information

What you need to know

  • Cultural information

    The area is home to numerous archaeological sites from the Iberian and Roman periods. Also of note is the paleontological site of Puente de la Vía, where fossils of giant camels have been found. Along the Cabriel river there are remains of constructions such as bridges and waterwheels, as well as the inland saltworks of Jaraguas and Villagordo, which were in use until recently. Wine culture is also very present, with important wineries, some of which can be visited, and the Wine Museum of the Region of Valencia in Utiel.

  • Environmental information

    The river Cabriel, its tributaries and the winding terrain form a unique natural environment of great beauty. It has the best preserved riverside forest in the region. The fauna includes birds of prey, river animals and some reptiles and amphibians.

  • Information for visits

    The Nature Reserve's Visitor Centre is located about 100 kilometres from the city of Valencia, in the town of Venta del Moro, about 10 km from the reserve's boundaries, and it can be reached via exit 266 of the A-3 motorway, towards Madrid. The park has several signposted hiking trails.