Parque Natural Despeñaperros

Andalucía


The hilly and beautiful country straddling the Desfiladero de Despeñaperros gorge is the Parque Natural de Despeñaperros: for information on the park and walking routes, visit the Centro de Visitantes Llano de las Américas, 2km west of A4 exit 257 along the Miranda del Rey road.


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