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Geological Park of Chera-Sot de Chera

Chera, La Plana de Utiel-Requena, Valencia

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Geological Park of Chera-Sot de Chera

Nature · Chera, La Plana de Utiel-Requena, Valencia

The Chera-Sot de Chera Geological Natural Park extends across the municipal districts of Chera and Sot de Chera (Valencia) and was the first of its kind in the Comunitat Valenciana, one of three that exist in Spain. Its highly rugged relief is due to huge fractures that have displaced the earth's crust by up to 600 metres, exposing a wide variety of Jurassic strata next to the Buseo reservoir. Notable features include the Morrón, a 200-metre rocky outcrop above Sot de Chera with impressive views, the Barranco de la Hoz ravine and the Toscas waterfalls, along with natural springs such as that of Santa María or that of Tío Fausto. The vegetation combines pine woods, junipers, rosemary and esparto grass. Protected since 2007, it covers 6,451 hectares.

Photo: Taller empleo (Public domain)

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