Flora and Fauna
Where Life Challenges and Nature Embraces.
Life and color in the same destination
In the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park, vegetation and fauna are mixed in a diverse and fascinating ecosystem. In the moorlands, the predominant vegetation is steppe, characterized by its resistance to aridity and water scarcity. Here, patches of trees adapted to the extreme climatic conditions can be found, such as junipers, holm oaks and some gall oaks. These trees not only provide shelter and food for various species, but also contribute to the beauty of the landscape with their twisted and resistant forms.
In the valleys, the landscape changes dramatically, giving way to lush and vital river undergrowth. This aquatic habitat is home to a great diversity of flora and fauna, providing a refuge for many species of waterfowl and mammals that depend on water for survival. In this area you will find mammals such as otters, wild boar and foxes, as well as reptiles and other species.
In the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park, vegetation and fauna are mixed in a diverse and fascinating ecosystem. In the moorlands, the predominant vegetation is steppe, characterized by its resistance to aridity and water scarcity. Here, patches of trees adapted to the extreme climatic conditions can be found, such as junipers, holm oaks and some gall oaks. These trees not only provide shelter and food for various species, but also contribute to the beauty of the landscape with their twisted and resistant forms.
In the valleys, the landscape changes dramatically, giving way to lush and vital river undergrowth. This aquatic habitat is home to a great diversity of flora and fauna, providing a refuge for many species of waterfowl and mammals that depend on water for survival. In this area you will find mammals such as otters, wild boar and foxes, as well as reptiles and other species.
But the highlight of the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park are the birds . The limestone cliffs that border the river provide the perfect environment for a rich community of rocky birds. Cracks and hollows of different sizes become a refuge and nesting place for species such as the griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, common kestrel and rock thrush, among others. In addition, the reservoir of Linares del Arroyo becomes every year an important winter refuge for various species of waterfowl, becoming a main place for bird watching.
In terms of vegetation, the landscape is dominated by junipers. Along with the junipers, there are species such as oak, gorse, flax and camaedrio, contributing to the biodiversity and beauty of the environment. In the more limestone soils, small patches of repopulated laricio pine and resin pine can also be found, adding variety to the landscape.