The Pre-Pyrenees (which constitute the outer ranges of the Pyrenees mountains) and the Somontano region (which lies in the foothills of the Pyrenees ) are the two geomorphic units that mark the transition between the Mediterranean and Atlantic climate zones. This implies the observation of a wide biodiversity of species both in terms of flora and fauna. You may come across species on the same excursion that are many kilometers apart in Europe, such as holm-oak groves (Quercus ilex) together with Scots pine forests (Pinus silvestrys), or rosemary (Rosmarinus oficinalis) together with Pyrenean-violets (Ramonda myconi).
You will discover birds such as the eagle-owl, the European scops owl, the common kingfisher, the common bustard, the great spotted woodpecker and the common crane, as well as wild orchids, harlequin butterflies, and mammals like the European wildcat or the European otter. By clicking on each species, you can learn more about their characteristics, technical details, and some interesting facts.
The proposed trails will lead us through a contrast of landscapes, from the arid steppes of the south of the Somontano region to the rocky limestone peaks of the pre-Pyrenees, in less than 50 km. This will allow us to discover four different habitats including steppe, riverbank, the Somontano region, and the Pre-Pyrenees.
- Mediterranean Landscape. Adahuesca
- Harmony in the contrasts. Alquézar
- Oligocene Gypsums and the Barbastro Anticline. Barbastro
- The Estada Diapir. Estadilla - Estada
- Rocky outcrops, tabletop hills and sandstone cliffs in la Clamor Valley. El Tormillo
- Geobotanical Walk. Olvena
- The Orchid Garden. Pozán de Vero - Castillazuelo
- River Canyons in the Gulley of the Virgin. Rodellar
- Torreta Hill. Salinas de Hoz
Below, you can download our nature calendar which explains the species of flora and fauna that are common for each month the year.
Discover the landscapes of Guara Somontano 365 days a year!
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