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Natural springs and potholes, conglomerate rock formations "Huevo de Morrano".

Route description 

This popular trail to the delightful springs of Tamara and El Puntillo, is perfectly marked out and well signposted, allowing a worry free ramble for walkers of all levels.
The start of the path is located at the entrance to the car park, and after just a few metres you will notice the first of the many signposts. After skirting the top of the car park and heading towards an orchard of almond trees, you will get your first view of the waters of the River Alcanadre pouring over the Bierge Waterfall. 
Continue along the same path until you arrive at a notice board marking the start of the trail to the waterfalls. There are stunning views of the River Alcanadre canyon along the whole of this route. The river waters have patiently excavated this canyon from the sandstone and conglomerate rocks of the mountain range over a period of millions of years. The landscape here is dominated by the peaks of Huevo de Morrano and Cabeza de Guara.
The pleasant path winds through Mediterranean woods of holm oak and Aleppo pines, and crosses a number of small gullies. Upon reaching the Ceguero Ravine (marker 23) it is worthwhile making a small detour; take the secondary path down into the ravine to admire the El Puntillo spring.
Returning to the main trail, a gentle walk of around 25 minutes will bring you to the Tamara Springs. In this beautiful spot there is a large clear pool, perfect for taking a dip on hot summer days. Whilst there, a climb to the top of the rocks is highly recommended. From this lofty position you can look north towards the spectacular stretches of the canyon known as ‘Los Fornazos,’ which were formed when limestone rocks were slowly dissolved by the cold waters of the River Alcanadre. 
The simplest way to make the return journey is to follow the same path back. However for the more adventurous, it is possible to follow the river bed back to the El Puntillo spring in just 15 minutes. As this involves crossing the river in several spots you will certainly get your feet wet, however no swimming is necessary.

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- Limestone formations, magnificent views of the Pyrenees and, above all, the Vero canyon, cave paintings

- Abrigos de Mallata

Route description

The Tozal de Mallata can be reached from the viewpoint over the River Vero by taking the sign-posted route that crosses the Portiacha ravine. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get there, and a further hour and a half is needed to visit the cave with the help of a specialist guide. The paintings in these caves (part of a World Heritage Site) are the work of arable and livestock farmers in the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age.

The higher caves that are more difficult to reach reveal human and animal figures, symbols and enigmatic geometrical shapes. Along the route, there are magnificent views over the Pyrenees and into the depths of the Vero Canyon.

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Abrigo de Arpán

Route description

On the A-2205 road, in the direction of Arcusa and past the turnoff to Asque, there is a car park from which this well-marked path departs. This small cave of Arpán shows paintings of archers, deer and four-legged animals in the Levantine and Schematic styles. 
The area around the cave reveals a landscape similar to that contemplated by the pre-historic painters.

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Abrigo de Regacéns

Route description

After leaving Asque, the path zigzags through olive groves and almond tree orchards before arriving at a valley that marks the entrance to the protected area of the Sierra and Canyons of Guara Natural Park.

From here the path continues through the countryside, passing thickets of holm-oak, low brush and scrub typical of the area. Watch out for the place where the path branches off to descend steeply into the canyon to reach the Regacens shelter. The opening to the shelter faces the Fuente canyon.

This enormous fissure in the rock appears to have fractured the mountain range into two halves, and allows a secretive glimpse of the village of Alquézar.Here, it is often possible to see falcons and the occasional golden eagle flying over the limestone cliffs; however, the lammergeyer is considered to be the true king of the skies above Guara.

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