Cehegín Ecological Park has opened its doors to the public during a ceremony which was led by the director general of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, Pablo Fernandez, who was amazed by the facilities it has.
Cehegín Mayor Jose Soria, and Council of Tourism, Environment and Forestry, Francisco Abril, María Dolores Carrasco and Joaquín Marín, respectively, were responsible for cutting the ribbon that opened was for the 110 hectares of forest that make up the Ecological Park, located in Coto de las Maravillas (Camino de la Fuente Juan González).
Many cehegineros, who came to the area by bus, unable to perform many activities, accompanied by instructors and guides.
Younger used area with swings, which contains many devices for entertainment these, and barbecues.
We also enjoyed the adventure zone, which was a long queue to ride zip line, and the release of two birds of prey.
The natural complex also features a bar, a Nature Classroom, a parking area for bicycles and vehicles, a place to tie the horses and a camping area.
In addition, visitors can make two of their tracks: a 1.6 km fully signposted with information panels on the fauna and flora of the place, and another 7 miles, for more advanced hikers.
A beautiful artificial lake welcomes walkers, which can also stand on the point of interpretation of animal tracks, where they can learn how the footprints of wild sheep, deer, hares, rabbits, moles ... may also participate in courses, workshops, seminars and exhibitions throughout the year will be in the Hall of Nature or in the Amphitheatre.
The Ecological Park starts off "live", according to Francisco in April, who said that "it will work continuously to get better in all its aspects" and to give proper use.
This will open the weekends of 9 to 18 hours, though, as it has assured the mayor, "if a collective group, association or school wants to come during the week, you can ask at the Tourist Office."
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín