NATURAL HERITAGE

Alfaro

Alfaro

Nature in its purest form

Alfaro boasts a natural environment of great ecological value.

With more than 230 catalogued bird species, Alfaro is a perfect destination for birdwatching tourism.

Through marked routes and projects such as Birding Alfaro, visitors can explore different habitats and observe birds responsibly.

  • Water birds
  • Birds of prey
  • Steppe species
  • MigratoriasMigratory species
Birdwatching Tourism in Alfaro
  • Sotos del Ebro Nature Reserve
  • Carrizal de Cofín Singular Natural Area
  • Steppe Areas
  • Monte Yerga

Within just a few kilometers, riverbank ecosystems, reed beds, steppes, and agricultural areas coexist, resulting in remarkable biodiversity. It is also a habitat for endangered species such as the European mink.

You can visit the Alfaro Sotos Interpretation Center and see its storks.

Protected Natural Areas

In Alfaro, areas such as the Sotos del Ebro Nature Reserve and the Carrizal de Cofín are part of the Natura 2000 Network.

Among its main sites are:

The White Stork, Symbol of Alfaro

Alfaro is home to one of the largest populations of white storks.

This environment offers ideal conditions for their settlement, such as the availability of water and abundant food, which support their breeding and nesting.

The Collegiate Church of San Miguel hosts one of the largest urban colonies of white storks on a single historic building in Europe.

Rutas y movilidad sostenible

El entorno natural puede recorrerse a través de rutas senderistas y ciclistas que conectan los distintos ecosistemas del término municipal.

Estas rutas permiten:

  • Descubrir paisajes fluviales
  • Observar aves en su hábitat natural
  • Recorrer zonas agrícolas y esteparias
  • Moverse por el territorio de manera sostenible

El diseño de estas rutas favorece una aproximación respetuosa al entorno.

Naturaleza integrada en el destino

La proximidad entre espacios naturales y casco histórico permite combinar biodiversidad, paisaje y patrimonio en una misma visita.

Alfaro ofrece un entorno natural diverso, protegido y vinculado a su identidad territorial.