Sierra de Gredos, Iruelas valley, Ávila

Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve

Ávila

Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve


Located in the easternmost part of the Sierra de Gredos range in the Castile-León region, this area contains several mountain streams such as the Iruelas, and a beautiful forest harbouring a wide variety of species. Of particular interest in its flora are the ancient specimens of different species of black pine; and in its fauna, the typical black vulture of Castile-León and the Iberian imperial eagle. At the edges of this nature reserve, declared a Special Protection Area (SPA) for birds, is the summit of the Cerro de la Escusa, at a height of 1,950 metres, and the Burguillo reservoir. The natural viewing point of the Puerto de Casillas pass also offers a spectacular view over the whole valley. This area is home to the villages of Las Cruceras and La Rinconada, and is ideal for enjoying a whole range of activities from nautical sports and riding to hiking, cycling and guided routes in off-road vehicles. Or else visitors can explore the old town (on the banks of the Burguillo reservoir), today converted into a rural tourism centre, which was once home to the workers in the traditional resin and wood factories.  

ECST Natural Spaces

Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve


Visitor Centre at the Reserve

Poblado de Las Cruceras s/n. El Barraco.

05278  Ávila  (Castilla y Leon)

Type of area:Nature reserve Area:8,619 hectares Email:cp.iruelas@patrimonionatural.org Tel.:+34 918 627 623 (Casa de la Reserva Natural del Valle de Iruelas) Website:Naturschutzgebiet Valle de Iruelas