At a glance

Castril (Postcode 18816) is located on the A326 between Huescar and Pozo Alcon.

The altitude ranges from 855 and 2,138 meters

Population: There are approximately 2,500 people covering Castril, Campo Cebas, Fatima, Los Almontarus, Isidoras and Fuente Vera

Distance (taken from Mappy):

Granada Airport - Castril = 157kms
Almeria Airport - Castril = 224kms
Murcia (San Javier) Airport - Castril = 245kms
Malaga Airport - Castril = 264kms

Sierra de Castril Natural Park

The Sierra de Castril Natural Park, Andalucia, adjoins the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas and covers approximately 12,154 hectacres.

The Sierra de Castril natural park has spectacular landscaped mountain ranges and after the snow has melted in March/April you are able to appreciate some spectacular water falls. It remains pretty cool in the natural park during the summer months as the sun does not have much time to reach the lower ground. During the winter months, extra clothing is recommended due to the difference in temperature.

Here you can enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, trekking, hiking, cycling and mountain biking, either self guided or alternatively we can arrange guides to accompany you. This is strictly due to availability and you will need to book these in advance if you wish to take advantage of these services.

Flora and Fauna play an important part of the life in Castril and adults and children are encouraged to respect these natural aspects of the countryside.

Flora

In the Sierra de Castril Natural Park here is an idea of some of the flora that can be found:

Poplar trees, Ashes willows and rushes. There are also Holm oaks and scrubs alternating with pine woods.

There are an abundance of wild flowers during the spring, and poppies normally line the fields during April time.

Fauna

Vultures and Golden Eagles are regular features in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park and also hover high above the Castril Valley.

Other areas of interest include wild boars, deer, foxes, squirrels and mountain goats. Trout and Otters can often been seen in Lake Portillo (Embalse Portillo). Snakes, lizards, scorpions, centipedes and some rather large spiders (Spanish Tarantulas' known as a European Wolf Spider) are becoming more frequent during the hotter summer months.

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