The secrets of Las Loras
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Most special places and moments
Observation of the night sky:Recommended time: all year round, especially on clear nights and with a new moon Special features: star showers such as the Perseids in August or the Geminids in December are moments full of magic, where we can be amazed by the immensity of the universe. More detail: The dark skies of Las Loras Geopark, as well as the wide horizons where the view is lost, make this territory a very interesting destination for astronomy lovers. The absence of light pollution, the climate with a large number of clear days, make it easy to find good places to appreciate the sky at night.
Dolmen of the hut
Recommended time: all year round, especially the dawn of the winter solstice and the nights of the summer solstice.Special features: the mysticism of the Dolmen de la Cabaña connects this megalithic structure with the natural cycles that have endured over the millennia.More detail: the Dolmen de la Cabaña is a prehistoric megalith that stands as a witness to the past, built over 5000 years ago in Sargentes de la Lora, north of Las Loras Geopark. This monument is not only an archaeological landmark, but also a captivating setting. During the days near the winter solstice, the first rays of the sun penetrate inside the chamber, and during the summer solstice, it is the full moon of June that illuminates this ancient burial site.
The thawing waterfalls
Location: Covalagua waterfall, Orbaneja waterfall, La Yeguamea, La Coladera, etc.Recommended time: during winter and spring, especially in the days after heavy rains and snowfallsSpecial features: the roar of the water and the natural beauty of these natural spectaclesMore detail: Las Loras Geopark is a territory that, thanks to its karst characteristics, presents numerous water springs, some of them temporary and others that flow uninterruptedly throughout the year.These water jets, which emerge like horse tails from the imposing rock faces, add a unique natural beauty to these landscapes.
Orchids and butterflies
Location: ZEPA zone Humanada-Peña AmayaRecommended season: spring and early summerSpecial features: halo of romanticism that adorns orchids and butterfliesMore detail: The abrupt relief and its strategic biogeographical position in the transition zone between the Eurosiberian and Mediterranean regions are two determining factors in the remarkable richness of habitats and species in Las Loras.This biodiversity is reflected in the abundance of species of orchids and wild butterflies that can be observed in Las Loras Geopark, making it a natural resource of great interest.
Viewpoints
Places: Lorilla, Valcavado, Berzosilla, Hoces del Ebro, HelechaRecommended time: any time of year, especially at sunrise and sunset.Special features: easily accessible places to enjoy the powerful landscapes of Las Loras Geopark.More detail: The "Ruta de los Miradores" provides a simple and accessible experience, designed to explore by car and enjoy special places in Las Loras Geopark.Each stop on this relaxing and memorable journey reveals the spectacular geological formations, the diversity of fauna and flora, as well as the valuable historical and cultural heritage that characterizes this region.
The Great Loras
Places: Peña Amaya, Peña Ulaña, Peña Mesa, Peña Castro Recommended season: any time of the year, from dawn to noon, as well as sunset. Special features: they are places to enjoy the powerful landscapes, purely geological and singular, and of course full of history. More details: The Loras, signs of identity of the Geopark, are geological formations that characteristics of an inverted relief. In addition, they have been strategic sites in the history of this region; Celtiberians, Romans and Visigoths chose them as settlements seduced by their strategic locations and the panoramic views from the heights. But Las Loras are not only witnesses of the past, they are also places brimming with beauty, with a rich biological and geological diversity that invite you to reconnect with nature.