Requesens Forest Natural Spaces

Albera National Interest Natural Site Forests of Requesens

During this exciting outing, you will have the opportunity to observe the diversity of the Albera forests, which vary according to altitude and environmental conditions. In its extensive lands, you will find the following types of forests:

• Holm Oak Forest: This type of forest covers large areas in the western part of Albera.
• Montpellier Oak and Turkey Oak: As we ascend, the landscape changes, and these oaks dominate the view.
• Chestnut Forests: Planted over a century ago, these chestnut forests are located amidst other types of vegetation.
• Deciduous Forests: In the cooler and more humid areas, you will find a wide variety of deciduous trees such as common and small-leaved ash, alder, elm, and wild service tree.

Activity Details:

• Duration: Between 4 and 5 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate to high
• Date: 26/11/2023

The meeting point will be at 8:30 AM at the Cantallops parking lot to coordinate carpooling, or at 9:00 AM at the Corral Nou parking lot in Requesens (6 km from Cantallops via a forest track).

We recommend that pets be kept on a leash and that you bring suitable footwear, sunscreen, water, and everything you need to enjoy a nature hike.

For registrations, you can email pninalbera@gencat.cat or call 972 545 079. Registrations will be open 10 days in advance.

We invite you to join this adventure to explore the charming forests of Requesens in the Albera. We hope to see you there!