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Font Roja Natural Park

Alcoi

Description

Font Roja Natural Park is located between the municipal boundaries of Alcoi and Ibi, occupying an area of 2,298 ha.  The park is very dear to the neighbours of these two towns. The highest point in the park is the Menejador summit with a height of 1,356 m

The vegetation is very well preserved, with Holm and Valencian oak forests, in addition to the important flora that accompanies it.

As well as this formidable and well-preserved forest, there is a predominantly forest bird fauna, with the exception of the birds located on the outcrops of Sierra del Menejador, such as the Bonelli’s eagle which is already an emblem of the natural park. It is a fantastic setting for birdwatching enthusiasts. 

This natural park serves as a refuge for numerous groups of forest fauna such as wildcats, wild boar, badgers, beech martens and weasels. What’s more, in addition to these natural elements, the park is also home to traditional architectural gems such as the Coloma Ice House.

With all of this to see, it’s a totally recommended visit to enjoy one of the small lungs of the Region of Valencia in the province of Alicante.

More park information here

Main species 

Residents: Coal tit, Bonelli’s eagle, Eurasian eagle-owl, barn owl, Sardinian warbler, little owl, long-tailed tit, European scops owl, blue rock thrush, crossbill and European goldfinch.

Summer: Woodchat shrike and melodious warbler. 

Winter: Peregrine falcon and black redstart. 

Recommended seasons

Spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Facilities 

- Interpretation centre 

- Viewpointes 

- Recreational area

- Parking

- Nearby accommodations 

Birdwatching points of interest

- Pla dels Galers and Barranc de l'Infern

- El Menejador (triangulation station)

 

Visitor Center and Technical Park Office
Monday to Sunday: from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

El Parque Natural de la Font Roja

Open location
Phone
Centro de visitantes del PN - 965 33 76 20
Tourist Info Alcoy - 965 53 71 55
Tourist Info Ibi - 965 55 12 96
Address
C/ Juan Gil-Albert, 54 bajo - 03804 Alcoy (Alicante)