초바르 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The El Socavón Mine is a former cinnabar (mercury sulfide) mine located in the municipality of Chóvar, within the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park. Cinnabar is the mineral from which mercury is extracted. These mines were once exploited for their industrial value, as mercury was used to amalgamate gold and silver.

Charming place.

One of the most beautiful places in the Espadan mountain range.

It was a really beautiful but also strenuous hike. There are very rocky paths shortly after the start and also at the end. In the end we were still happy, the view is magnificent!

A steep climb, but the view from the summit is worth the effort!

It was built in the 12th century by the Muslims who inhabited the region. Its original purpose was to retain the waters of the ravine of the same name and then use them to irrigate the fields downstream. This route is ideal for hiking lovers and offers a variety of landscapes and experiences. I hope you enjoy exploring the Ajuez Reservoir and its surroundings! 🌿🏞️

A magical place. For all audiences

Ernbalse de Ajuez Unfortunately, the reservoir is almost dry and things are slowly getting tight for the fish and turtles. The Chóvar Reservoir, as it is also called, is part of an ancient local irrigation system built to retain the rushing water from the eponymous gorge. The place name is derived from Arabic, the meaning of which means “common pastureland” and indicates the importance of agriculture and livestock breeding in the region. Due to its capacity of 30,000 m³ and the lack of water sources in the nature park, it is of great value for the fauna. It is currently included in the catalog of wetlands of the Valencian Community