JAEN Information: DESPEÑAPERROS
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Despeñaperros Nature Park Routes - Part 1
Despeñaperros is the natural mountain pass from the Meseta
to Andalusia. Split into two halves by a river course and by the division
of the Andalusian Motorway, the E-5, Despeñaperros encloses
a rugged landscape in which bold peaks of capricious shapes soar to
the skies. Within the mountain massif which constitutes Sierra Morena,
Despeñaperros is covered with dense holm oak forests, cork
trees and gall-oaks. The last of the wolf packs to survive in Sierra
Morena feed amongst these escarpments. Despeñaperros displays
natural wonders of remarkable singularity such as the Organs, a geological
whim of nature. Valdeazores and the Salto del Fraile (Friar's Leap)
are other settings of original beauty. A winding road ascends to Collado
de los Jardines, inhabited since Prehistoric times. The road terminates
in Aldeaquemada, the sister village of Santa Elena, considered to
be the "Gateway of Andalusia". |
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Fauna |
The natural protected
areas of the province of jaen are the abode of numerous species
of animals.The fauna of Jaen, both for quantity and variety, is
considered to be one of the most important in Spain and Europe.
In Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas, the presence of mammals such
as the Red deer, Fallow deer, mouflon, wild boar and Spanish Ibex
or mountain goat is outstanding. Royal eagles, Griffon vultures
and other birds of prey flyover the skies of these green lungs.
The Bearded Vulture a bird in danger of extinction, returns to dominate
the skies of this natural region. The rivers of crystal clear water
are inhabited by indigenous trout and numerous otter communities.
Amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates bring a touch of colour to
this natural space. In Despeñaperros and the Sierra of Andujar
there are also valuable communities of lynxes and wolves. Sierra
Magina possesses plant species, exclusive to this Park, which flourish
amongst its highest peaks.
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