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Located at 46.2 and 60 km from Ubeda and Baeza, respectively, the Natural Park of the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas is one of the most extensive in Europe, and one of the few Spanish that is declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
It can be reached by means of either Cazorla or Sierra de Segura (through the town of Puente Généra). The park has a large area with 23 municipalities.
The important mountain range with Sierra Morena and the Betico range and with the depression of Guadalquivir, a river that was born at that place.
The landscape stands out as a result of its extensive forests of native laric pine trees, and they are mixed with pines with carrasco and black pines and its flora stands out with the cazorla violet.
The Park is one of the most important cynegetics centers of Spain with species of high value, such as the mackerel, muflon, gamo, deer and wild boar. A species that only develops in this place of the world, Valverde’s lizard, among the reptiles have to be highlighted.
The Natural Park’s economy is built on the oil, sheep and wood sector. Also, hunting and fishing involve traditional resources that contribute considerable income as well as the tourism sector.
If you wish to enjoy unforgettable landscapes do not forget to stop at the river Madera, Mount Yelmo, Retiro del Tranco or at the place of the Acebas.
If you have plans to visit the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas, from Ubeda or Baeza you have to get onto the A-315 and A-319 if you want to get through Cazorla. If you want to get through Puente Gtema you have to get onto the N-322.