리코테‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 천연기념물

Pico de los Almeces, at 1,123 meters, is the highest point in the Sierra de Ricote mountain range. Reaching it is a challenge for hiking enthusiasts, but the reward is well worth it: breathtaking panoramic views, unspoiled nature, and a unique sense of accomplishment. The circular route is approximately 17 km long, with an elevation gain of 770 meters. It begins on the outskirts of the town of Ricote and winds through stunning natural landscapes, passing through pine forests, rosemary bushes, and trails that meander through the mountains.

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In this area you will find what remains of the more than 80 kilometers of irrigation ditches that date back to the Arab and Roman era. Here we can find important vegetation typical of humid areas such as ivy, sarsaparilla, elm or maidenhair.

Make sure you have enough water and leave the tough climb on time

The reservoir Alfonso XIII or reservoir of Quípar covers an area of 216 hectares and is located 300 m. above sea level. It dams the water from the river Quípar that crosses the area in SW-NE direction. It can be considered one of the most important continental wetlands of the Region of Murcia, being home to a large number of aquatic birds. It was built in 1917 with the aim of avoiding the catastrophic consequences that the swellings of the river Quípar had for the Vega Alta of the Segura. It was inaugurated in the year 1918 by King Alfonso XIII. Sunset can give great scenery, see my photos.

The most beautiful of the most beautiful!!

There were more than eighty kilometers of ditches of Arab or Roman origin that irrigated the Ciezana orchard, but today there are barely two kilometers left that preserve their traditional mud structure. The Andelma canal, whose name means "water source" runs along the river behind the Museo Molino de Teodoro, an old flour mill. Its historical, archaeological and ethnographic value is undoubted and it also has great ecological value - here we can find ivy, sarsaparilla, elms and maidenhair.

Getting to the top of the Almeces peak at 1124 meters above sea level will be demanding but you will have spectacular views when you get there. Despite having many antennas in the surroundings, you can search to get some beautiful panoramic views.