Covalagua Protected Landscape and Natural Monument
Discover Covalagua, located in the province of Palencia, notable for its diversity and beauty. Explore the varied vegetation, from beech forests to oak and oak forests. Spot deer, wolves, and birds of prey like the golden eagle. Discover small mammals such as martens and wild cats.
Immerse yourself in karst modeling with elevated limestone surfaces and contrasting forest enclaves. The French Cave in Covalagua takes you to a magical underground world of stalactites and stalagmites, where French soldiers from the War of Independence lie.
Enjoy the Covalagua Waterfall, a Natural Monument with a 20-meter waterfall, observable from viewpoints or a nearby path. This spectacle is enhanced in times of rain or thaw.
Visit the Mirador de Valcabado, a balcony with views of the Valderredible Valley and the Lora moor.
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Enviromental Areas
- wildlife
- Deer, roe deer, wild boars and wolves.
- Relief
- Calcareous surface raised above the ground, which has been strongly eroded by phenomena of karst origin.
- Vegetation
- Mixed forest of beech, gall and melojo. Isolated yews.
Enjoy this natural space
On foot and by bike
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- Journey
- Circular
- Way
- On foot (1.3 h.)
- Length
- 3.3 kms.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter