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Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile

Extremadura  >  Spain

Circular walk of 9 km to the gorge Garganta del Fraile with waterfall and rocks with nests of the Kızıl akbaba.

Added* by Herbert Roehm
Most recent update 8 Temmuz 2025

Description

​Beautiful hike from the village of Serradilla to the Garganta del Fraile gorge with its waterfall. Along the trail, you can observe many different bird species, such as İberya Saksağan, Kızıl Başlı Örümcekkuşu, Thekla toygarı, Tepeli toygar, Taşkuşu, Florya and Ev kırlangıcı. Watch out for the Kızıl akbaba resting on the power poles. You can also hear Bülbül, Saka, İbibik and Yelpaze Kuyruk. Look up to see Kızıl akbaba, Kızıl Çaylak and other birds of prey. At the rest area at the waterfall you have a convenient opportunity to observe Kızıl akbaba on the rocks. Arıkuşu are also often present in the area.

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Español: ​Preciosa caminata desde el pueblo de Serradilla hasta la Garganta del Fraile con su cascada. A lo largo del sendero se pueden observar muchas especies de aves diferentes, como İberya Saksağan, Kızıl Başlı Örümcekkuşu, Thekla toygarı, Tepeli toygar, Taşkuşu, Florya y Ev kırlangıcı. Atención a los Kızıl akbaba posados sobre los postes eléctricos. También se oyen Bülbül, Saka, İbibik y Yelpaze Kuyruk. Intente ver Kızıl akbaba, Kızıl Çaylak y otras aves rapaces. En el área de descanso junto a la cascada se puede observar con facilidad Kızıl akbaba en las rocas. Los Arıkuşu también son frecuentes en la zona.

Details

Access

The Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile starts in the village of Serradilla. Access is only possible by car. There's a parking lot in Serradilla. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. In the village you'll also find bars and cafes. The circular walk is about 9 km. You can also drive to the waterfall by car on a gravel road.

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Español: El Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile comienza en el pueblo de Serradilla. Solo se puede acceder en coche. Hay un aparcamiento en Serradilla. Pulse P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones para llegar al aparcamiento. En el pueblo también encontrará bares y cafeterías. El paseo es circular y tiene unos 9 km de recorrido. También se puede llegar a la cascada en coche por un camino de grava.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plateau , Valley , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Dusty , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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