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Park of els Talls

Vilobí del Penedès, Alt Penedès, Barcelona

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Park of els Talls

Nature · Vilobí del Penedès, Alt Penedès, Barcelona

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A natural area in the municipality of Vilobí del Penedès (Alt Penedès), also known as els Pèlags, formed from old gypsum quarries whose working dates back to Roman times and continued until 1993. When extraction ceased, four crescent-shaped lakes formed, created by the build-up of run-off water. In a small space four distinct environments coexist: rock outcrops, woodland, farmland and water, which favours a distinctive fauna and flora, with numerous bird species, several of them protected. The site stands out for its scenic, ecological and geological value, and is a good spot for hiking around the municipality.

Photo: Mª África (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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