Pinares de Granadilla. where two protected areas converge: the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir SPA and the Granadilla SAC.
Home of lynx and deer
Open map Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres), España
Home of lynx and deer
Immerse yourself in the magic of nature in this breathtaking setting, where the natural sounds of the rutting deer will take your breath away. Between late August and early October, male deer bellow to attract females at dawn and dusk, creating a unique spectacle.
Deer rutting
- A natural phenomenon that takes place in autumn, with the first rains.
- Male deer emit bellows to attract females.
- A spectacle not to be missed.
The return of the cranes
- In winter, at sunset, the cranes return to their roosts in the Granadilla area.
- One of the largest crane roosts in the north of Cáceres.
- A natural spectacle that will take your breath away.
The importance of the Iberian lynx
- A species that has recently gone from endangered to vulnerable with an increased number of specimens.
- The Captive Breeding Center in Zarza de Granadilla is working to recover this species.
- The Iberian lynx is the second most endangered feline in the world.
Learn more
- Visit the Iberian Lynx Awareness Center in Zarza de Granadilla.
- Learn about the life of this precious animal and the importance of its conservation.
- Discover the natural wealth of this area, where two protected areas converge: the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir SPA and the Granadilla SAC.
Species diversity
- The Alagón flicker, an endemic species.
- The red kite and the black stork, among other species that inhabit this area.
- The proximity to the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir SPA allows the sighting of black vultures.