Photographic report of the trip to Sepúlveda y las Hoces del río Duratón - The Gorges Duratón River (SPAIN)

1. Sepúlveda y las Hoces del río Duratón
- The Gorges Duratón River (SPAIN)
© Alberto Fernández 2012

2. The Natural Park of La Hoces del río Duratón (the Gorges Duratón River) is located in the northeast of
Segovia (Spain), downstream from the town of Sepúlveda. In this area the river is embedded in a deep
canyon, which in some places reaches over 100 vertical meters. The interest and scenic beauty is
compounded by the archaeological and historical wealth that encloses this throat.
In the high rocky cliffs that culminate sickles almost 250 pairs nest of vultures, along with a good number
of vultures, eagles and Peregrine falcons.
The natural values ​​of the area are seasoned, well, by adding value, both historically and artistically, of the
1st Romanesque chapel of San Frutos, the caves with engravings of the Bronze Age and the architectural de
Sepúlveda. In the latter town is forced to try their delicious roasted.
Sepúlveda y las Hoces del río Duratón
- The Gorges Duratón River (SPAIN)
© Alberto Fernández 2012