Western Valleys Natural Park
If we want to understand the Western ValleysIn the past, it is necessary to begin by recounting some of the history that led them to be the way they are. A long time ago, this area was no more than a simple passing area, so it was not considered something of general interest. All of this coincides with the Romans, who built a road, which was later adapted to serve the Camino de SantiagoThe park still preserves a large part of the megalithic constructions of the past. Today, the park still preserves a large part of the megalithic constructions of yesteryear.
- YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: Pyrenees. Lonely Peaks #1: Western Valleys
It is very common that you get to see a lot of karst phenomenaThese can be lapiaces, congostos or chasms. Other topographies you will find are U-shaped valleys, which indicate a glacial formation, and the site of Dead Watersa well-known place of interest that will surprise you. Finally, you will also see the Acher Castle.
If you want to find out about the weather which predominates in the region, we can indicate that it changes too much to characterise it, although it is true that the adjoining region of Navarre has a great influence, with this area having large beech trees. The more than 1200 species of plants and the quarter of a thousand species of animals that make up the park will surprise you, especially the 7 endemic species, which you can only find there.
In the high altitudes, the park has innumerable alpine meadows, The area is home to gigantic black pines and the largest fir tree in the whole province, where different species of pine and beech trees come together. We must not forget the marvellous landscapes that will rise up before us during the whole visit.
Although many of the region's inhabitants exploit the ecological wealth of the region, large tracts of forest land remain quite decently preserved and you can walk through them for an unforgettable experience of connection with nature.
