サンタクルスデルヴァッレの天然記念物・トップ8

The trail turns left along the Senda de la Rubia, well marked with milestones of the short-distance trail PR-AV 15 towards the Pico pass, coming from Alto de Centenera. The route leaves the historic path of the Senda del Puerto del Arenal and continues along another mountain path that is part of the traditional landscapes of Gredos in the upper Tiétar, linked to mountain grazing and the natural resources used by the towns of the area. Mountain range. The Senda de la Rubia climbs a fairly broken slope with several route possibilities and enters the slopes of the Cañamarejo ravine. Part of the exclusivity of the landscape due to the tones of the rocks and the scarce vegetation is due to the fire that devastated this sector of the mountains more than a decade ago. The trail jumps over a hill and runs through the ravines of Las Majadillas and El Barrancón. In several places there are solitary specimens of pine trees that survived the fire or completely charred trunks like skeletons of forest mastodons. The path passes through the Fuente Fría spring and reaches the charming mountain area of Pradera de la Rubia, with a traditional hut at the foot of the mountain.

With a short walk from the mountain town of El Arenal, you reach the natural pools of the Arenal River. Granite rocks curved over time by the force of the river create this unique wild swimming paradise.

This reservoir, located just a kilometer from the Condestable Dávalos castle in Arenas de San Pedro, is the ideal place to take a quiet walk enjoying the surroundings. With a paved path around the perimeter of the lagoon, the views of "La Mira" peak capture our gaze without leaving anyone indifferent. Suitable for the whole family, it is undoubtedly a natural refuge that is worth visiting.

Located at the end of the Pescadores path to Charca de los Cachizos, this cozy place allows us to stop to refresh ourselves halfway through the route. Its lack of accommodation for bathing is not a problem, the waters are deep enough to immerse us in its refreshing current, and we can even drop down its natural slide.

The caves are 50 meters deep and 1,000 meters long. The visit descends along a paved path, bridging the unevenness with stairs, which borders the galleries where stalactites and stalagmites of various colors and sizes abound. The lighting highlights the color of the limestone formations.

Between Arenas de San Pedro and Guisando we will find a natural pool not equipped for bathing (although it is usually done).

The amazing Cuevas del Águila represent a jewel of Ávila's geological heritage. They are passable practically in their entirety, being in a perfect state of conservation for visitors.