Hoces del Cabriel natural park

Hoces del Cabriel is a natural park located in Utiel-Requena, straddling the municipalities of Villargordo del Cabriel, Venta del Moro and Requena. It has a total surface are of 31,446 hectares and is the biggest protected landscape in the Region of Valencia.

The river Cabriel serves as the border between the Region of Valencia and Castile-La Mancha for some 50km. On the Valencian side of the border, Hoces del Cabriel is listed a natural park while on the Castile-La Mancha side it is a nature reserve. The whole area is known as Valle del Cabriel Biosphere Reserve, as listed by UNESCO in 2019.

The natural park boasts unique flora, fauna, landscapes and geological formations. Protected birds like the golden eagle, Bonelli’s eagle and eagle-owl can be spotted along the river while silver poplar, willow, tamarind, reeds and rushes populate the Cabriel valley, constituting the best-preserved riverside woodland in the Region of Valencia.

A network of trails and routes make their way through the scenery so you can reconnect with mother nature. There are also a number of outdoor activity companies operating in the area so you can have a go at kayaking, canoeing, rafting, canyoning (both dry and wet) and even bungee jumping.

From Villargordo del Cabriel, you will reach the spectacular pointy crags of Los Cuchillos and Fuenseca valley. Lying between the Vadocañas and Villatoya areas you will come across a number of bends in the river, which are known as Las Hoces. There is an information centre in the park where you can discover everything there is to see and gain an insight into the park's incredible ecosystems. If you’re looking for a place to reconnect with the natural world, this is it. Start planning your trip today.