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Within the 80,000 hectares covered by the Sierra de Guarwe find a varied natural landscape full of contrasts. The limestone and the rivers that flow through it have given rise to karst formations of unique beauty.
The Sierra de Guara rises from 430 metres above sea level at its foothills to 2,077 metres at the Pico or Tozal de Guara, its highest point. It is this rugged terrain, composed of limestone, sandstone and conglomerates, that has made the Sierra de Guara a perfect place for outdoor sports such as canyoning, rock climbing, caving, trail running, Nordic walking, and cycling or hiking.
The geology that shapes the Sierra de Guara
Well-known features in the area are the so-called “mallo”, rocks rising abruptly like vertical walls, such as the Salto de Roldán, located in the southern part of the Sierra de Guara.
And speaking of formations, we find others created by human hands, but set in surroundings of great beauty, such as the reservoirs of Vadiello, Belsué and El Calcón.
Two climates, two different landscapes
The strategic location of the Sierra de Guara, between the Ebro steppes and the Pyrenees, with a climate that lies between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is reflected in a marked difference between the vegetation on the northern and southern slopes of this natural area. To the north, it is similar to that of the Pyrenees, with gall oaks, pines and beech trees; and on the southern slopes, there are Mediterranean forests, holm oaks and pines.
That is why we find ourselves in a prime destination to visit at this time of year, where lovers of nature walks and photographycan return home with a few treasures stored in their memories.
Gorges and canyons: the essence of Guara
The landscape, eroded over the years by rivers such as the Vero as they flow through the Sierra de Guara, leaves behind ‘canyons’ – the name given to the narrow, deep ravines through which the river flows with its stunning turquoise water, forming waterfalls, siphons and caves.
The Formiga, Vero, Oscuros de Balcés, Upper Mascún, Barrasil, Lower Peonera and Gorgas Negras gorgesare just some of the ones you can explore when you visit the Sierra de Guara, though you must always be accompanied by expert local guides.
Charming villages in the Sierra de Guara
In this sparsely populated region, villages of great beauty have sprung up, such as Alquézar, recognised as one of the prettiest villages in Spain, or Rodellar,less well-known, but equally charming.
These and other villages such asBierge, Las Almunias de Rodellar, Arcusa, Asque, Colungo, Adahuesca …, are just a few examples of how, year after year, they are gaining prominence in the plans of those who visit us thanks to rural tourism in the Sierra de Guara.
The Sierra de Guara: a region to explore and protect
This is our land, the Sierra de Guara, nature in its purest form, full of contrasts that make it magical and unique. It is up to you to visit it and help us to preserve it.
