PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Recommendations and tips for responsible travel
Detailed information about the destination
The Biosphere Reserve of La Siberia concentrates a multitude of activities to discover and enjoy nature, such as hiking, cycling routes, bird watching, forestry, astro-tourism, mycology, photographic routes, etc.
It also has a large network of paths and trails of varying degrees of difficulty and route, through which you can experience and explore every corner of the Reserve.
There are also abundant viewpoints and bird observatories, observatories of the rutting, museums or interpretation centers of local resources, recreational areas, bathing areas, nature interpretation centers, tourist information office, blue flag beach, natural pools, marina, etc..
There are so many and varied possibilities in the RB La Siberia that we understand that you may feel overwhelmed. Therefore, we advise you to access additional information at www.lasiberiabiosfera.com, where you will find information on other useful services in the area.
5 tips for Ecotourists
In La Siberia Biosphere Reserve we are proud to receive many ecotourists every year. Here are some tips!
- Take the time to prepare for your visit; this is the only way to get the most out of it. Book any of our unique accommodations and decide which municipalities you would like to visit or how many activities you would like to do.
- Count on local professionals to make the most out of your trip: guides, hoteliers, promoters, etc. They will make your visit unforgettable.
- Be respectful of the environment around you. The biodiversity that you will discover in La Siberia is our great treasure.
- Soak up the culture. Participate in our festivities, get to know our customs, taste our most typical dishes... this is the only way to live the full Siberian experience.
- Take all the waste you generate with you and leave each place you visit better than you found it.
Code of Ethics. Limitations and recommendations to ensure conservation.
It is important to remember that any activity practiced in nature must ensure the care and conservation of the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Therefore, we ask you to take into account these limitations of use when visiting the RB La Siberia:
- Hiking activities. Park your vehicle in the official parking lots and do not leave the marked trails. Take with you the waste generated and avoid making disturbances, such as noise or other affections against the flora and fauna of the place.
- Use the established camping areas.
- Bathing and activities in the middle of nature. Opt for the use of biodegradable sun creams, whose components do not compromise the aquatic ecosystems of La Siberia.
- Navigation in reservoirs. It is regulated by the Guadiana Hydrographic Confederation, and can be consulted through this page: http://goo.gl/nS0Nxr. However, from January 1 to July 31, special care should be taken to avoid disturbing the birds that nest on the shores and small islands. Hiking routes. It is recommended not to take routes different from the established ones, especially in mountain areas. Avoid climbing quartzite crags, especially between February and June, the nesting period for many birds, as this could negatively affect their reproduction.
- Hunting activities. From October 12 to February 28, it is necessary to consult limitations regarding other types of activities that may take place in public utility mountains, in order to avoid possible overlapping with any hunting activity. Contact with the General Directorate of Environment or with Agents of the Natural Environment of the area.
- Danger of Fires. Between June 1 and September 31, coinciding with the date of High Fire Danger, possible limitations should be consulted through the Natural Environment Agents in the area.