Los Barruecos natural park
The Natural monument of Los Barruecos is composed of large granite stones on the edge of ponds. The Vostell Museum is located inside the park, in an 18th Century wool washing place.
Storks and stones in Barruecos
In the surrounding area you may also find old tombs, Roman building remains, or the megalithic remains at Hijadilla, all of them interesting spots in Los Barruecos.
Los Barruecos was declared Natural Monument due to the natural richness it holds and because it is surrounded by spectacular landscapes. It is located right in the middle of the plains of Cáceres, an almost flat zone where great granite stones stand out.
Barruecos landscape with stones
Around the pond lives a wide variety of birds and animals such as ducks, herons, booted eagles, Montagu’s harriers, otters, and newts, and, of course, storks, with their nests built on top of the rocks.
The Barruecos is a special place where birdwatchers can enjoy the birds.
Storks everywhere on top of stones
Besides, tench is one of the most common fish species in the area.
The Vostell Museum was created by the German artist Wolf Vostell and is located in an old 18th-century wool-washing house. The museum houses the masterpieces of the Fluxus forerunner and his colleagues, as well as other modern art exhibitions.
In the surrounding area there are sculptures that intermingle with the unique landscape of Los Barruecos and the large granite stones where a great number of storks live. The mix between Art and Nature is one of the most charming aspects of this natural monument.
The Barruecos granite areas are divided into rings or ensembles; the inner one is known as G1. Around it there are the remains of an old Roman villa and anthropomorphic tombs. Moreover, there are cave paintings on many rocks.
Ancient tombs of stone
Stone is the key word in this landscape, and all the people who have settled here have taken advantage of it. During the megalithic period people used large stones to build dolmens in the pastures of Hijadilla.
Birds, stones, water… Barruecos is nature
To get to know this monument better, it is recommended to visit Los Barruecos with a guide who can provide specialized information about the area.