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SIERRAS SUBBETICAS - Ventana del Visitante
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DESCRIPTION
The UNESCO World Geopark Sierras Subbéticas is located in the south of Cordoba province. Its rocks harbour a history of approximately 250 million years, when the Tethys Sea surrounded this entire region. The collision between Africa and Eurasia approximately 5 million years ago, caused part of the seabed to rise, having been exposed to atmospheric agents. The result is the mountains and valleys of the current Betic Mountain Range, in which this Geopark is located centrally.
The limestone nature of those sea beds has led to the development of a spectacular karst landscape in the Subbetic Mountains and throughout the Geopark, with a complex system of caves and chasms, among which is the Natural Monument of the “Bat Cave”. However, these are not the only points of interest, since this natural protected area is home to a wealth of areas of geological interest, called Geosites, with most of them included in the Andalusian Geo-resources Inventory. Some of them are: the Fuente del Rey (Priego de Córdoba), the Lapiaz de los Lanchares (Cabra), the Bailón River Canyon (Zuheros), the Polje de la Nava (Cabra) from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic from the summit of Picacho de Cabra, and the Salinas de San Juan de Dios (Rute), the last active inland salt mine in the Sierras Subbéticas.
One of the main objectives of geoparks is the promotion of geotourism. For this reason, the Sierras Subbéticas Geopark has a wide range of facilities for public use (that can be consulted on this website) and through which you can learn about its rich geological heritage.
More information can be obtained about the geopark at the following link: www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/sierrassubbeticasgeopark
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ACTIVITIES
Venturing inside the mountainous massif and exploring the very depths of the earth is made possible by going caving, a popular activity in the Subbetic Sierras. The most famous cave is the Cueva de los Murcielagos (Bat Cave) *, where, via an easy walk, you will see beautiful karst formations and learn about the archaeological remains discovered there dating from Neolithic times. Another, though less accessible, place you can visit is the Sima de Cabra **.
Hiking also attracts many enthusiasts interested in the limestone element of the mountain range. The La Nava trail begins at the foot of the emblematic Picacho de la Sierra de Cabra. From the top you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire area and it is possible to see the main geological units of Andalusia. Another path of interest is that of the Cañón del Río Bailón, a river which runs through vertiginous ravines and waterfalls alongside numerous caves with ancient origins.
Climbing and abseiling are activities for adrenaline seekers that can be done in the Las Cruces ** area. Additionally, larger stretches of this area can be explored on good bicycle trails, all the while accompanied by the melodious sound of running streams and birds chirruping.
(*) Organised, guided visits.
(**) Activities require authorisation from the Natural Park.
This natural protected area is affiliated with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism , whose associated projects can be consulted by clicking here .
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BRAND NATURAL PARK OF ANDALUCIA
BRAND NATURAL PARK OF ANDALUCIA
ACEITES VIZCÁNTAR,S.L.U.
Visita guiada de oleoturismo: “Ruta de los Olivos Milenarios de Aceites Vizcántar”. Servicio de cata de aceite de oliva: “Paisajes de Aroma y Sabor en el Aceite de Oliva”
Ctra. de Zagrilla, s/n
14.800 - Priego de Córdoba (Córdoba)
(+34) 957 540 266
vizcantar@vizcantar.com
BERNARDO NICOLÁS FRESNILLO ROMERO
RUTAS DE SENDERISMO: “Ruta urbana de las huertas de Cabra”, “Ruta sima de Cabra”, “Ruta urbana de los fósiles de Cabra.
Calle Juan de Dios Alcántara, 5 - 2º A.
14940 – Cabra (Córdoba)
696 75 40 31
info@colectivoargamasa.es
CRISTÓBAL COBO CAÑAS
Rutas de senderismo interpretadas, excursiones guiadas para realización de fotografías, excursiones guiadas para observación de flora, excursión guiada para rastreo de fauna silvestre, talleres de supervivencia deportiva.
Cierzos y Cabreras. Diseminado 308
14970 - Iznájar (Córdoba)
692712171
info@nateam.es
EL GUISO
Fine wine vinegar aged in barrels, Special wine for cooking DO Montilla-Moriles, Vinegar of wine macerated with raspberry aged in barrel, Balsamic wine vinegar with Pedro Ximénez, Pedro Ximénez wine special haute cuisine appellation of origin Montilla-Moriles
Avda. Belén,2
VILLA DEL RÍO (CÓRDOBA)
957520664
administracion@elguiso.es
FRIAS RURAL, S.L.
Alojamiento rural Cortijo de Frías
Ctra. Cabra-Nueva Carteya, km.4,5 14940 -
Cabra (Córdoba)
957334005
cortijofrias@cortijofrias.com
JAMONES RUTE
Salchichón (Spanish cured sausage): extra and Iberian extra class; chorizo: extra fresh finest class; onion black pudding; carnival stuffing from Rute (pork, turkey, ham etc); cured ham: Cellar (12-18 months) and (18-24 months); cured shoulder.
C/ Loja,15
RUTE (CÓRDOBA)
957539227
rutejamones@terra.es
MARÍA DEL CARMEN VALENZUELA RUBIA
Ecoturismo con Caballos: Caballo, Bienestar y Emociones
Camino de Las Micaelas, s/n
14949 - Cabra (Córdoba)
663170400
info@horsensespain.es
MOSAICOS ARTESANOS
Floor and wall slabs, baseboards, murals, mosaics and borders
Av. Pedro Iglesias, 4
14.940 - Cabra (Córdoba)
957 525 175 - 957 961 025
info@mosaicoartesanos.com
OCEANE ISABELLE CELINE DUTEIL
Alojamiento en casa rural, categoría básica compartida, “Villa Moana”
C/ Ricardo Pavón, n.º 22
14970 - Iznájar (Córdoba)
623559390
info@ecovillamoana.com
PENSIÓN GUERRERO, S.L.
Alojamiento y restauración en pensión, categoría única, modalidad ciudad, "Pensión Guerrero".
C/ Pepita Jiménez, 7
14940 - Cabra (Córdoba)
info@pensionguerrero.com
QUESERÍA DE LA SUBBÉTICA
Goat's cheese: organic cured or cured with raw milk; semi-cured: normal, "Los Balanchares" mini cheeses, with pepper, with fines herbes, in olive oil, in vegetable charcoal or paprika; and fresh goat's cheese
Ctra. A-318, km 68
ZUHEROS (CÓRDOBA)
957694714
info@losbalanchares.com
SERVICIOS DEPORTIVOS, CULTURALES Y DE ANIMACIÓN DXOCIO, S.L.
RUTAS EN BICICLETA: “Vía Verde del Aceite: Doña Mencía - Estación de Luque”, “Vía Verde del Aceite: Doña Mencía – Cabra”, para escolares por la Vía Verde del Aceite; RUTAS DE SENDERISMO: “Luque – Fuente del Espino – Malos Vientos - Luque“, “Zuheros – Malos Vientos – Fuente El Espino – Zuheros“, “Cabra - Polje de la Nava - Zuheros“, “Río Bailón”, “Sierra Abrevia”.
Avda. La Constitución, nº6
14860 - Doña Mencía (Córdoba)
691 84 35 32 – 672 60 50 88
info@centrocicloturistasubbetica.com
SUCESORES DE HERMANOS LÓPEZ, S.A.
ACEITES DE OLIVA VIRGEN EXTRA: Picudo Ecológico Morellana, Picual Ecológico Morellana, Hojiblanca Ecológico Morellana, Ecológico Laguna. ALOJAMIENTO EN APARTAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS, grupo complejo, modalidad rural, 3 llaves, “Los Castillarejos”.
Calle Los Molinos, 9
14880 Luque (Córdoba)
+34 957 667 202
info@aceiteshl.com
SÁNCHEZ FERNÁNDEZ DE RUTE, S.L.
Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra Ecológico
Paraje de Fte. Clara, s/n
14960 - Rute (Córdoba)
658532407
RuteCalidad@hotmail.es
AGENDA
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of 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!
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
PUBLICATIONS
Semana Santa
Mediados de junio
Romería de la Virgen del Castillo
Primera quincena de septiembre
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Mediados de septiembre
Fiestas de la Piedad
Primera quincena de septiembre
Romería de San Jorge
Domingo siguiente al 23 de abril
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Segundo domingo de septiembre
Fiestas del Carmen
15 de agosto
Feria
Primera quincena de agosto
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