Parque Natural de las Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina Adventures

Located in the northern part of the province of Palencia within the autonomous community of Castile and León, Parque Natural de las Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina encompasses some of the highest peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains. The park protects a vast mountainous area crossed by the headwaters of the Carrión River and features diverse landscapes including glacial cirques, high mountain meadows, dense beech and oak forests, and limestone cliffs. Ecologically, the park is a sanctuary for a variety of wildlife including the Cantabrian brown bear, Iberian wolf, red deer, chamois, and golden eagle. The flora is equally rich, with species adapted to high mountain environments and Atlantic-Mediterranean zones. Historically, the region has been sparsely inhabited but has a long legacy of pastoralism, forestry, and traditional mountain culture. Recreation in the park focuses on hiking across numerous trails spanning rugged ridges and valleys, birdwatching, fishing in pristine streams, and winter sports in some higher elevations. Notable landmarks include the Pico Espigüete and Curavacas peaks known for their dramatic limestone formations, the serene glacial valleys, and the sources of the Carrión River. Visitors are drawn by the park's pristine wilderness, biodiversity, and opportunities to experience traditional rural mountain landscapes in Spain.