“Sierra Espuna” Natural Park is one of the
natural spaces of Murcia on
the Costa Calida, historically protected due to the natural values that
it contains. It is located in the geographic centre of the Region of
Murcia, surrounded by the towns of Aledo, Alhama, Totana, Mula and
Pliego.
Natural Park Sierra Espuna
“Sierra Espuna” Natural Park is one of the natural spaces of Murcia on
the Costa Calida, historically protected due to the natural values that
it contains. It is located in the geographic centre of the Region of
Murcia, surrounded by the towns of Aledo, Alhama, Totana, Mula and
Pliego.
Sierra Espuna was first protected as a regional park in 1992. It is
also classified as a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA), and Site
of Community Importance (SCI). You will find all kinds of wildlife here
including wild boars.
Golden
Eagle in Sierra Espuna - Photo Logistics Hide
The Golden Eagle is one of the most impressive raptors in Europe.
Now
Photo Logistics offers you one hide for taking photos on this bird in a
magnificent scenery: the Sierra Espuña Natural Park.
In this protected area there are a population of Barbary Sheep
under
control thanks to the management of hunting licences.
Golden Eagle uses
to feed on their carcasses once they are left in the field. For months
Photo Logistics people in the area has tested that food with the
maximum care for avoiding lead poisoning and always under the
supervision of Natural Park technicians.
In this way we can give a
extra food to the Eagles and take photos avoiding living bait like
doves. The results are really satisfying.
The hide used in this service has been provided with one way mirror in
its windows, that allow to take photos on birds overflying the feeding
point before land. The size of this hide are big enough for having
until 3 photographers at the same time.
There are also three windows
with 50×60 cm. allowing a panoramic view of the area.
Below is a local hide by the pond
Its landscape is mainly dominated by the pine exemplary, planted in the
latter part of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. We also
find the typical Mediterranean forest (kermes oak, mastic tree,
juniper, black hawthorn, etc.).
The savin juniper and the “nun seat” (padding-looking bush) are species
able to grow under harsh environmental conditions, that predominate in
the peaks, in a karst landscape. The main peaks “Morrón de Espuna”
(1.585 m.) and “Morrón Chico” (1.446 m.) offer an excellent view to the
entire mountain and surroundings.
The fauna is rich and varied, it’s not hard to find squirrels, mouflons
(wild sheep), wild boars or golden eagles.
Espuna provides the tourist with the opportunity to combine leisure,
sport, relaxation and culture. It includes routes for walking or
cycling, places to eat and stay, and the “Pozos de la Nieve” (snow
wells).
This is a very popular area for Family Walks this route in the
Sierra Espua, is known as the route of the dinosaurs'
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Wild Boar in the Sierra Espuna -
Murcia, Spain.
Whilst we were in the Sierra Espuña National Park in May we stopped by
the side of the road where a couple of workmen spread some grain on the
ground so that we would be able to see "close up" the wild boar. After
the first group came you will see (about halfway through the video)
that two more boar come down the hill followed by the piglets once
they've decided that it's safe for them. What a surprise and an awesome
experience!
Camping Sierra Espuña covers 18,000m² of land
within the Sierra Espuña Natural Park, by the village of Berro. It
offers excellent sports facilities, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Tennis courts, table tennis, mini golf and playground can all
be found at the Camping Sierra Espuña. The café-restaurant serves light
meals and snacks. BBQ Facilities are also available.
There is free private parking on site. Nearby sights include
the typical Murcian villages of Aledos and Mula. There are many
climbing and hiking routes nearby. Guests can visit the Walls of Leyva
and the famous Snow Wells (Pozos de la Nieve).
Each bungalow at the Camping Espuña has a kitchenette with a microwave
and fridge. .
Bajo El Cejo enjoys a privileged position
in the middle of the Sierra Espuña natural park. This hotel has free
Wi-Fi and stunning views. Natural materials dominate in the rooms in
Bajo El Cejo.
Natural materials dominate in the rooms in Bajo El Cejo.
Wooden ceilings create an atmosphere of calm. All rooms have air
conditioning, and under-floor heating.
The building itself was originally used for charcoal burning
and milling. Today the central space is used as a lounge with an open
fire.
The Sierra Espuña park is popular with walkers, birders, mountain
bikers, cavers, climbers and hunters. The nearest big city is Murcia.
The hotel has free onsite parking.
Phone/Fax
(0034) 96-679-0844 Spanish Office or mobile (0034) 679-779-122 Oasis 90, San Francisco De Asis, Urb Marina, San
Fulgencio, 03177, Alicante, Spain 38n21, 0w29
UK Office 0871-4741-577 (Calls are at the UK National Rate and for this
you can speak to us here at the
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