{"id":255,"date":"2018-12-16T15:12:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-16T15:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latorre.desmet-claus.be\/?page_id=255"},"modified":"2024-07-23T17:15:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T15:15:57","slug":"de-natuur","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/latorre.desmet-claus.be\/en\/de-natuur\/","title":{"rendered":"Natuur"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valle de Ricote: mediterranean abundance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Valle de Ricote is a little-known area that grows plenty of oranges, lemons, peaches, abricots, almonds, cherries and grapes.<\/em><br><em>The brown hills of the area are dotted with date palms, cacti, small ancient churches and ruins. You sometimes imagine yourself in southern Morocco, sometimes in Mexico.<\/em><br><em>Such a setting continues to amaze, and that less than half an hour's drive from Murcia.<\/em><br><em>The villages (recommended are Blanca, Ricote, Ojos, Abar\u00e1n, Bullas and Cieza) are very beautiful, still typically Spanish and all have their own fiestas. The routes to them are enchanting. There are plenty of traditional restaurants where one can sample local dishes and tapas.<\/em><br><em>The Segura river that cuts through the area is home to many birds and there are plenty of fish to be caught.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The regional park \u201cSalinas y Arenales\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"San Pedro del Pinatar - Para\u00edso Salado\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P42uik4FXUY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Located in San Pedro del Pinatar, this park is the most important wetland in the province of Murcia. Every year at the end of summer, many flamingos gather here to collectively make the crossing to North Africa. This reserve covers an area of about 2250 ares, part of which is accessible to the public. This part consists of pine trees, dunes, beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The regional park \"Calblanque\"<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paisajes de la Regi\u00f3n de Murcia: Calblanque.\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e9fz3Gwb410?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Calblanque 2018\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KZSSy0r0vYI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This park, located below the Mar Menor, consists of a beautiful coast with high dunes, long golden, pristine sandy beaches and a deep blue sea. Furthermore, many unusual birds and plants can be found in this park. Calblanque can be visited on foot, by bike or on horseback. Guided tours are among the possibilities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The regional park \"El Valle y Carrascoy\"<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Parque Regional El Valle y Carrascoy - El parque\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OHv4Ut95cUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The \u2018El Valle y Carrascoy\u2019 regional park, an area of about 16,724 hectares southwest of Murcia, is about 15 minutes from La Torre Golf Resort and is in the immediate vicinity of the city of Murcia.<\/em><br><em>For this reason, it is sometimes called the \u2018city garden of Murcia\u2019. The area received regional park status in 1992 and offers a lot of hiking and climbing opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salto del Usero<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Usero waterfall is a natural setting on the north-western slope of Castellar hill, in the hamlet of El Molinar, through which the waters of the Mula River run. <\/em><br><em>The Salto del Usero is considered one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the Murcia region.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paisajes de la Regi\u00f3n de Murcia: El Salto del Usero\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LSueQX0eaOY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In this natural enclave, visited by thousands of tourists all year round, the traditional \u2018Bajada de la Mora\u2019 is celebrated on the night of San Juan (23 June). Hundreds of people then gather around midnight at the edge of the pool to meet Queen Mora to be blessed by her miraculous waters.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Coordinates<\/em><br><em>Latitude 38.025019992907 \u2013 Longitude -1.673730469312<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ca\u00f1on de los Almadenes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"El Ca\u00f1\u00f3n de los Almadenes\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZgORR1nkX1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ca\u00f1on de Almadenes (Cieza) Murcia.\" width=\"1250\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/92Cxqjc22aE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In the upper reaches of the Segura river, near the towns of Cieza and Calasparra, lies this wooded area, which was declared a protected nature reserve in 1992. The gorge covers an area of 116 hectares and a length of 11 kilometres, including 2 km along the Qu\u00edpar river and the remaining 9km along the Segura river.<\/em><br><em>As this is a site of Community importance and a protected area for special birds, the gorge is also included in the \u2018Natura 2000\u2019 network.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This ravine was carved out over millions of years by the Segura river in the mountain ranges of Molino, Palera and Almorch\u00f3n. <\/em><br><em>In this beautiful area, there is also a reservoir (Mulata) and a karst landscape (Losares), where water has formed wells, caves and gorges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Many animals live on the riverbanks, including beavers, freshwater turtles, natterjack toads and green frogs, as well as salamanders (gallipato) and a number of bird species including herons.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This protected area is also home to two archaeological sites from the Copper and Bronze Age that were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1999, namely the Cueva de los Monigotes and the Sima de la Serreta.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>De natuur De Valle de Ricote: mediterrane overvloed De Valle de Ricote is een weinig bekend gebied waar volop sinaasappelen, citroenen, perziken, abrokozen, amandelen, kersen en druiven groeien.De bruine heuvels van het gebied zijn bezaaid met dadelpalmen, cactussen, kleine oude kerkjes en ru\u00efnes. Je waant je soms in het zuiden van Marokko, soms in Mexico.Zo\u2019n [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"arc_restricted_post":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-255","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Wim De Smet","author_link":"https:\/\/latorre.desmet-claus.be\/en\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"De natuur De Valle de Ricote: mediterrane overvloed De Valle de Ricote is een weinig bekend gebied waar volop sinaasappelen, citroenen, perziken, abrokozen, amandelen, kersen en druiven groeien.De bruine heuvels van het gebied zijn bezaaid met dadelpalmen, cactussen, kleine oude kerkjes en ru\u00efnes. 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