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Cáceres
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Malpartida De Cáceres

Ponds and tranquility of Los Barruecos

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4.7

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158

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Ponds and tranquility of Los Barruecos

01:58

7.49km

60m

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In the municipality of Malpartida de Cáceres lies one of the most striking landscapes in Extremadura: Los Barruecos. Declared a Natural Monument in 1996, this spot stands out for its enormous granite formations shaped by time. Its artificial pools and unique biodiversity will amaze you. The setting is perfect for…

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Last updated: August 28, 2025

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Lower Barrueco Pond

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Los Barruecos is a natural area declared a natural monument by the Junta de Extremadura in February 1996.

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The Charca Del Barrueco De Arriba reservoir is located on the Zafrillas River within the Tajo hydrographic district.

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Los Barruecos Natural Monument

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Los Barruecos is a natural site considered by many to be one of the most original and interesting in the country. Located 14 kilometers from Cáceres, in the municipality of …

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3.86 km

3.31 km

203 m

108 m

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4.80 km

1.65 km

829 m

203 m

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July 3, 2025

In the municipality of Malpartida de Cáceres lies one of the most striking landscapes in Extremadura: Los Barruecos. Declared a Natural Monument in 1996, this spot stands out for its enormous granite formations shaped by time. Its artificial pools and unique biodiversity will amaze you. The setting is

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Ponds and tranquility of Los Barruecos

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September 30, 2021, 🇪🇦 Natural Monument Los Barruecos

Very close to Malpartida de Cáceres, there is the rocky landscape of the Los Barruecos Natural Monument. The bizarre granite boulders, which incidentally are the breeding ground for many storks in spring, promise us a great day with their diverse bird life.

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