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Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.
In the El Castillejo botanical garden you can see the different plant formations that develop in the surroundings of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. During your visit you can discover the species of the open oak woodlands (dehesas), the holm oak forest and the cork oak forest. As you advance along the route, trying to simulate the succession of species that grow on the slopes of the sierra when ascending in altitude, you'll find typical species of colder and more humid areas such as the Valencian oak, further up the vegetation culminates in the area dedicated to the Spanish fir. Over the whole of the itinerary, some of the most interesting plants of European flora can be found, such as the Grazalema poppy and the Spanish fir.
El Castillejo represents and is located in the Rondeño Biogeographic Sector, a space that ranges from the Sierra de Grazalema to the Sierra de Loja, comprising the entire Serranía de Ronda and Sierra Bermeja, and characterised by fairly homogeneous conditions with respect to soils (basic ).
At the following link you can consult the plant of the month, a file that describes a significant species chosen for its conservation status, the cultural values developed around it and some interesting facts relating to its how it survives, its habitat, adaptation etc.
El Castillejo Botanical Garden is located in the town of El Bosque (Cádiz), the gateway to the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, within which it is located. It can be accessed from Cádiz via Jerez de la Frontera and Arcos de la Frontera (A-372), from Malaga via Ronda and Grazalema (A-372) and from Seville (N-IV) via Villamartín (A-371) and Prado del Rey (A-373). Located on the outskirts of the town, at its northern end, it is accessed by a paved path (Camino de los Pescadores) that runs parallel to the Majaceite river, or alternatively, through the town. Both entrances are signposted.
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Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.
Make a responsible use of water. It is a rare commodity.
For any questions or queries, go to the service staff.
Check the offer of activities.
Respect the plants in the garden.
Follow the marked paths.
Photography, drawing or simple observation are the best ways to enjoy your visit.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places
Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.
Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!