Camino del Agua (Water Route), Natural Park of Las Batuecas, Salamanca

Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia Nature Reserve

Salamanca

Diversity of fauna and flora


This is a place of incomparable scenic value. The flat surfaces of the plains stand in stark contrast to deep canyons carved out by the rivers. It also has a distinct and contrasting vegetation which includes everything from Mediterranean farm crops, somewhat uncommon at this latitude, and other ecosystems with a more Atlantic influence such as Pyrenean oak forests. Its fauna includes more than 200 different species of vertebrates.

ECST Natural Spaces

Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia Nature Reserve


Salamanca  (Castilla y Leon)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:30,183 hectares Email:cp.batuecas@patrimonionatural.org Tel.:+34 923 415 421 Website:Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia Nature Reserve
Useful information

What you need to know


  • Cultural information

    The surrounding area has a wealth of cultural attractions and an important historic and artistic heritage, including rock art sites, remains of Roman mines and several shrines and monasteries scattered throughout the area.

  • Environmental information

    The highest peaks have a predominance of broom and echinospartum. A little lower, forests of Pyrenean oak and some birch and other species of oak begin to make their appearance. As the altitude decreases to the south, the vegetation becomes much more Mediterranean, with numerous holm oaks, grapevines, and cherry and chestnut orchards, among others.

  • Information for visits

    It is advisable to stop at the Visitor Centre to plan your visit. (Carretera Las Batuecas, s/n, La Alberca, Salamanca)