Extremadura Guide Eng 2016

SAC AND SPA S IERRA G RANDE DE H ORNACHOS

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region of Tierra de Barros, at the back of the locality of Hor- nachos, and built in one of its slopes, with a privileged location. The central position of the mountainous range in the region makes its water flow into several rivers, such as Matachel, Guadámez and Palomillas, which rise from the runoffs of these valleys. It borders on the reservoir of Los Molinos and with nearly treeless lands, where dry cops prevail, in the southeast. Nevertheless, in the southwest its limits are steeper , thus bordering on other mountain for- mations, such as Sierra de Miradera, Sierra del Rincón and Sierra de la Pedriza. Moreover, the region of Campiña Sur, with dehesas and extensive dry cultivations, spreads out to the south. It is the southernmost part of the central mountainous ranges, forming part of a group of mountain relieves that starts in Sierra de Arroyo, continue by Sierra de Peñas Blancas and ends in the one of Hornachos, giving a mar- vellous corridor that emerge in the wide surrounding plains. The protected area has an extension of 12,190 hectares, all of them inside the municipal term of Hornachos. Camping is not allowed in this place, but visitants can stay at the huts typical from the Recreational Area “La Fuentecita”. Due to the presence of numerous birds that nest there, it is not recommendable to do the routes which are not signposted as well as going up to the rocks or going deep into the slopes without ways. In the Town hall of Hornachos you can gather infor- mation about routes and activities in addition to other tourist resources. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VISITS

RÍO PALOMILLAS

CENTRO DE RECUPERACIÓN ADENEX

SIERRA DE

LOS PINOS

MIRADOR DE LA MAGRERA

SIERRA GRANDE

SIERRA DE LAMIJAR

HORNACHOS

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In 1989, after applying the Directive of Birds (79/409/ CEE), it is classified as Special Protection Area (ZEPA), thus according to the compulsory European rules. Later, after publicizing the Law 8/98 of “Conservation of Nature and Natural Areas of Extremadura” is included in the Group of Protected Areas of Extremadura with the figure of Special Conservation Area (SCA), having the same limits as ZEPA. LOCATION The Sierra Grande Special Conservation Area of Hor- nachos is one of the mountain enclaves that stand in the

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