Parks and the many we have in Spain, today we turn to tour the Natural Park of Serra D’Irta Irta or located in Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana. A protected area that stands out, among other qualities, being the only coastal area free of buildings from Andalusia to France.
Natural Park Sierra de Irta, is located in the northern province of Castellón, in the towns of Peniscola, Santa Magdalena de Pulpis and Alcalá de Xivert. It comprises 7,744 hectares of land and sea in 2448 that develops virgin flora and fauna typical of the Mediterranean coast.
The coastal landscape is delineated by steep cliffs, crags and beaches where the waves break the Mediterranean Sea. There live a lot of birds, many endangered species, such as shag, eagle, Curlew, warblers and Audouin’s gull, among others. More than 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a variety of species of butterflies are other highlights of the inhabitants of the reserve.
Another great attraction of the park is its rich cultural historical heritage including castles stand Xivert Templars of Peñiscola Pulpis and vestiges of watchtowers and hermitages.
Natural Park Sierra de Irta has an Interpretation Centre which operates from 10:00 to 13:30 from Monday to Sunday. Also provide organized activities on Thursday with the team of Promotion, Research and Technical Papers natural park aimed at school groups (on Thursdays, by appointment).
To visit the natural park Sierra de Irta there are several transportation options. AP-7 motorway and N-340 national highway passing through the park boundary. You can also take the Renfe (line from Valencia to Barcelona), Alcalá de Chivert station.