There are many of us who are looking forward to this time of year to enjoy the wonderful landscapes we have in Spain. And it is that between our borders we can find beech, oak or chestnut trees crossed by rivers and full of lagoons and hidden monasteries that, although it is worth visiting at any time of the year, in autumn They shine more than ever thanks to the typical colors of the autumn season, such as ocher and reddish.
This season in Hard Hobbit To Break we have already told you about two of the most beautiful forests on the peninsula (the Fageda d'en Jordà and the Hayedo de Montejo), although we still have more amazing landscapes to show you. One of them is the Irati jungle, in Navarra, one of the largest beech forests in all of Europe. Do you want to meet him? Well, do not miss anything we tell you below!
A place that has fascinated even Hemingway
La Selva de Irati is located very close to the Pyrenees and we are sure that you will be amazed. And it is that, as we have told you before, it is one of the largest beech forests in Europe. In fact, as they affirm from the official website of Tourism of Navarra, it is the second largest and best preserved beech-fir forest on the entire continent, second only to the Black Forest of Germany, which we already told you about in a chance. Such is its beauty that even the very Ernest Hemingway He came to this place every year at the end of the Sanfermines. In reality, it is a 17,000-hectare forest full of beech, fir, grassland and fresh water. In addition, its great ecological value must be taken into account. In fact, here we find the Mendilatz and Tristuibartea nature reserves and the Lizadoia integral reserve.
Walks and crossings for all ages
Surely it will be difficult to choose one of the many tours that you can do in this beautiful place both on foot and by mountain bike. Best of all, you can find options for all ages, as well as ascents for the bravest and activities Ideal for lovers of winter sports, such as cross-country skiing marked in Abodi or snowshoe walks. In addition, the Irati Forest offers an offer of 16 marked out trails where you can discover all the beauty of the environment. These are marked green and white roads with information panels at the beginning and a route of less than 10 kilometers, so, as we have mentioned before, there are options for all ages. You can discover all the information on these tours on the Selva de Irati website.
Autumn, the best time to visit the Irati Forest
Although, as we have told you before, it is worth visiting this beautiful place at any time of the year, it is in autumn when you will most enjoy its beauty. And it is that the Jungle is dyed in tan colors, intense yellows and reds; and it is filled with chestnuts, mushrooms and dry leaves that form beautiful red carpets. It should also be borne in mind that the amount of rainfall that takes place in this forest translates into the flow of streams and its spectacular waterfalls.
Access
You can reach the Irati Forest through two entrances: from Orbaizeta, located in the Aezkoa valley, and from Ochagavía, in the Salazos valley. In both places, you can find viewpoints where you can enjoy spectacular views. Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you can find some beautiful images of the Irati Forest. Do not miss it!
La Selva de Irati en Navarra: Otoño Mágico... (April 2024)
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