Take in the beauty of these pine forests, along with the holm oaks, cork oaks, and a few eucalyptus trees down below.

The Iberian lynx is an iconic and critically endangered species in Spain. The captive breeding centre at Zarza de Granadilla endeavours to ensure the recovery of this iconic animal. New cubs that are born are monitored and cared for on a daily basis before being released into the wild. To understand just how lucky we are to have this species in Ambroz-Cáparra, it’s important to note that the Iberian lynx is the second most endangered feline in the world. Learn more about the life of this precious animal on your visit to the Iberian Lynx Awareness Centre in Zarza de Granadilla.

There are two protected spaces in the region: Gabriel y Galán Reservoir SPA (Special Protection Area) and the Granadilla SCA (Special Conservation Area), which is the habitat of endemic species like the Iberian loach (Cobitis vettonica). It’s also home to the red kite and the black stork. And given its proximity to the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir SPA, you can also see black vultures.

Listen to the spectacular natural sounds of the bellowing deer in this magnificent setting. This phenomenon takes place from late August through early October with the first autumn rains. In rutting season, the male deer bellow to attract females at dawn and dusk.

Another spectacle not to be missed at dusk in winter is the sight of the cranes returning to the roost. This area of Granadilla  on the shores of the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir is one of the largest crane roosting sites in Ambroz-Cáparra.