Guided tour to the Enchanted City and the birth of the Cuervo river from Cuenca
Excursions & day trips

Guided tour to the Enchanted City and the birth of the Cuervo river from Cuenca

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Do this because
  • Admire the most impressive natural spaces of the Serrania of Cuenca
  • Visit the Enchanted City, the Uña Lake and the Spring of Cuervo River
  • Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
What to expect

Leaving from your accommodation in Cuenca, the first stop will be the Enchanted City, where the karstic landforms have generated capricious rocky shapes that amaze visitors. The hike takes around one hour and a half and you will be able to observe a particular flora adapted to the different environmental areas (hollows on the rocks, shady areas, and pine forest) as well as to know the reason why the rocks have these particular shapes.

Afterward, you will make a brief visit to Uña Lake. It was declared Wildlife Refuge in 1988 due to the diversity of birds, mainly wintering birds that live in the lake, as well as other kinds of animals, like birds of prey and mammals, such as otters. With the assistance of optical devices (prismatic, telescope) you will be able to sight many bird species whether related to the lake (Grey heron, Great cormorant, Marsh harrier) or rocky cliffs species (Griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture).

You will have lunch at Uña village, in a typical Serrano Restaurant. If you have not booked your meal in advance you will have a wide range of restaurants to choose, besides nice public picnic areas to eat on your own.

After lunch, you will take a route track of around 40 minutes that will lead you to the Spring of Cuervo River. It is a Natural Monument located in the North of Serranía which borders Serranía de Cuenca and Alto Tajo Natural Parks. It is an area of great beauty by the formation of a travertine rocky cascade, as well as by plant formations typical from Atlantic environments: Holly, Yew, Rowan trees, etc. The great waterfalls will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Last but not least, you will make a visit to the Ventano del Diablo Viewpoint on your way back to the capital, where you can enjoy a spectacular scenery over Júcar canyon. After taking the last and most breathtaking photos, you'll return to Cuenca.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • check Specialized guide
  • check Lunch in Uña (if selected the option)
  • check Entrance fee to the Enchanted City
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Please indicate your pickup location at checkout
What to remember
  • Please indicate your pickup location at checkout
  • This activity isn't wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Provider
Cuenqueando
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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