The footpath Canaleja Gorge (PR-CC 70), which begins in Romangordo, passes very close to this mighty colossus. It is one of those venerable old-timers that the Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve looks after with great care.
This giant is estimated to be 350 years, so he’s been watching people come and go in the region of the Albalat Bell long before hot-air balloons or the steam engine were invented.
What will catch your eye most is not just its a height of 15 metres, but rather its immense crown, which stretches as far as the 26 metres wide, casting a shade that is a real treat in the middle of the pasture.

With a a tree trunk with a circumference of 3.54 metres, but what really sets it apart is its perfectly balanced appearance and the fact that it is easily accessible. It is the ideal stop on your Grand Tour to understand why these specimens are regarded as true living sanctuaries within UNESCO sites.