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Embalse de La Grajera

La Rioja  >  Spain

Natural park with trails around the reservoir. During the migration season you can see a huge number of migratory birds and also many aquatic species.

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Most recent update 5 mars 2025
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Description

The Grajera Park, about 10 minutes from the center of Logroño, consists of an area of ​​87 hectares, 32 of which correspond to a reservoir surrounded by trails. During the migration season you can see a huge number of migratory birds and also many aquatic species. For example Flatnefur, Brúnheiðir, Næturgali, Gulfinka, Mjallhegri, Bjarthegri, Gljástari, Vatnagleða, Snákerna and Gauktíta.

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Español: El Parque de la Grajera, a unos 10 minutos del centro de Logroño, tiene una extensión de 87 hectáreas, 32 de las cuales corresponden a un embalse rodeado de senderos. Durante la época de migración se puede ver un número enorme de aves migradoras y también muchas especies acuáticas: Flatnefur, Brúnheiðir, Næturgali, Gulfinka, Mjallhegri, Bjarthegri, Gljástari, Vatnagleða, Snákerna, Gauktíta.

Details

Access

Parque de la Grajera is located about 10 minutes from the center of Logroño. By car from Logroño you can take the N-232/A-12/LO-20 towards El Parra. Take exit 13 towards Parque de La Grajera and continue along this road for approximately 1.5 km. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. Once there, the route around the reservoir is about 5 km on foot or by mountain bike.

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Español: En coche desde Logroño se llega por la N-232/A-12/LO-20 hacia El Parra. Se toma la salida 13 hacia Parque de La Grajera y se sigue por este camino durante aproximadamente 1,5 Km. Unavez ahí, el recorrido alrededor del embalse es de iunos 5 km caminando o en bicicleta de montaña.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Wetland , Park

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

On weekends there are many people who come for a walk. There is a bar with a terrace.

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Español: Los fines de semana hay mucha gente que viene a pasear. Hay un bar con terraza.

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