Nature

In the heart of the Seville countryside, Osuna stands on a triangular hill from which you can spot olive groves and mountain terrain. However, it is the protected areas and products, covering a large part of its territory, that make this town monumental, in an area of natural wealth.

The important NETWORK OF LIVESTOCK TRAILS that pass through the town and extending almost 400 kilometres, is one of the area’s main attractions, in which a total of ELEVEN TRAILS approved by the Andalusia Mountaineering Federation have been opened. These trails cover unique areas including LA GOMERA, – a beautiful example of the Middle Subbetic-, THE ROMAN NECROPOLIS, CORBONES RIVER , THE LAKES OF OSUNA, LA CALDERONA, LAS VIÑAS, PUERTO DE LA ENCINA-CALDERONA, CAMINO DEL BARRANCO, EL SALINOSO STREAM and the ÍPORA-LOS NARANJOS natural area.

Osuna is also a birdwatching destination. Its COUNTRYSIDE has specially protected areas, where we can find species in danger of extinction such as bustards. The LANTEJUELA ENDORHEIC AREA NATURE RESERVE (Natura 2000 network), also welcomes flamingos, geese, grey herons and ruddy ducks as they travel to warmer lands.

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Osuna’s Approved Trails

La Gomera Trail This area is a beautiful example of the Mid-Subbetic, comprising a steep and very rough landscape on which streams and rivers have carved their course. But the importance of this rugged spot lies, without a doubt, in its rich botany and fauna, in a good state of conservation. Distance: 2.8 km. Estimated time: 50’. Track The Necropolis Trail Following the Cañada Real Marchena-Estepa (Livestock Route) we come across Osuna’s Roman Theatre, one of the few that is still preserved in Spain today. On this same livestock route, just a little further on, in what is known as “Las Cuevas”, we find the ancient Roman necropolis. In addition, the Roman Forum of the ancient Urso forms part of a large section of this trail, specifically the area known locally as “La Pileta”. Distance: 6 km. Estimated time: 1 h. 40’. Track Corbones River Trail The impressive reservoir of the Corbones River is of particular interest for lovers of water sports, one of the few navigable reservoirs of the Seville province. In addition to enjoying a day in touch with nature, admiring the rich flora and fauna of this natural area, visitors will be able to relax and rest […]

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Osuna’s Approved Trails

Nature and Landscape Visits and Activities

Lake Calderón Chica and Ballestera Nature Reserve

One of the town’s protected areas of greatest wealth shines in its own light, the Endorheic Area. Each year, its beautiful and shallow lakes are visited by species of birds that rest in Osuna on their migratory route. The lakes of Ballestera and Calderón Chica form the Nature Reserve of the Lantejuela Endorheic Complex, located in the north west of the municipality of Osuna. The area occupied by the Nature Reserve falls within the boundary between the Baetic Depression and the Sub-baetic units, where there was once a large endorheic area which spread across the Osuna and Ecija countryside. Lake Calderón Chica The high salinity which characterises its waters is one of the most striking values of the endorheic complex since it causes the colonisation of highly specialised species, of very restricted distribution, such as the aquatic macrophyte, Althenia Orientalis. A lake of scarce vegetation, formed by some isolated tamarisk stems together with some specimens of bulrushes, salicornias and other species adapted to conditions of high salinity. Lake Ballestera This lake also has severely degraded vegetation, preserving areas of reedbed and isolated tamarisk stems. Despite this, this lake is exceptionally important because of the presence of two aquatic plant species, […]

Complejo endorreico lantejuela

Lake Calderón Chica and Ballestera Nature Reserve

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Pantano de río Corbones

The river’s source is in the province of Málaga, in Cañete la Real, at the foot of the Sierras de Blanquilla, Mollina and Borbollones. The River Corbones reservoir, which flows into the River Guadalquivir, belongs mostly to the town La Puebla de Cazalla.This reservoir belongs to the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (Seville) and was built in 1994.It has a surface area of 300 km2, a volume of 74 Hm3, and a surface area of 330 hectares.It is a compacted concrete dam, with 71-m tall enclosures and a crown length of 220 m. It was built to supply water to several Sierra Sur towns, regulate the river’s flow and supply irrigation water. The climate is mild with Mediterranean influence, and has natural vegetation, consisting of scrub land and thickets.Holm oak trees can be found in some areas but olive groves predominate. Several aquatic activities are carried out on the reservoir and hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are possible in its surrounds.

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Pantano de río Corbones

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This is a protected natural space and its highest point, La Gomera, is 809 metres high.There are wonderful views of the countryside and Sierra Sur de Sevilla from its summit. This area is home to some beautiful woodland, such as the one along la Gomera’s stream, and an ecosystem called Dehesa, which is abundant with holm oak.These holm oak trees and some gall oaks create a microclimate, given that they create several shaded areas, thus enriching organic matter and allowing other species to develop. La Gomera has an attractive picnic and recreational area with panoramic views, and is an ideal place to rest. The spot between La Gomera and the second highest point, El Gomerón (754 metres), is perfect for bird spotting.The following species can be spotted: griffon vultures, Eurasian eagle-owls, common and lesser kestrels, common wood pigeons, song thrushes, western jackdaws, common starlings, thekla larks, etc. Several activities can be carried out at this natural space and in its surrounds, such as hiking, biking and horse riding. Fuente de la Gomera The Fuente de la Gomera is found at an ancient abreuvoir fountain, with a surface area of 2 hectares. The Cañada Real de Ronda drover’s way and the […]

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La Gomera

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Turismo Rural Osuna

This company manages rural accommodation, and organises activities such as horse riding, horse-mounted hunting, excursions to bull farms or bird watching.

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Turismo Rural Osuna

Nature and Landscape Visits and Activities