- GRAND TOUR OF UNESCO SITES
GEO-TOURISM
Geotourism is all the rage. After all, there’s nothing more exciting
than discovering the origins of things – of our very own world. And in
UNESCO Territories, you’ll find all the clues you need to do just that.
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Geosites of the Villuercas Ibores Jara Geopark
A geopark to explore on foot,
look, discover and enjoy.
Geological trail of Villuercas Peak
Guadalupe · Head up from the Humilladero chapel. 1,601 m of stunning views, rugged quartzite and viewing points.
Geological trails in Monfragüe
Three routes – Monfragüe, Campana Albalat and Minerales – to explore by car, motorbike or bicycle.
Monfragüe Geocentre
A visit to the Geocentre will help you understand the geological and geomorphological features of the reserve.
Mina Costanaza
In Logrosán, the Costanaza mine awaits you, where you can explore its tunnels and discover the secrets of phosphorite and cassiterite mining.
Geological and Mining Museum
Logrosán · Around 800 items are on permanent display, spread across sections dedicated to the minerals of Extremadura.
Fossil Interpretation Centre
Navatrasierra · More than 200
trilobites, brachiopods,
graptolites and crucian carp
from the Ordovician–Silurian period.
Castañar Cave
It has been designated a natural monument due to its rarity and beauty, with its countless varieties of speleothems and stalactites.
Castañar Cave Interpretation Centre
Castañar de Ibor · Models, virtual 3D rendering of the cave, display panels…
La Calera Kilns Interpretation Centre
La Calera · Find out how lime was produced in historic kilns.