Espacio Natural Xorret del Catí

Parks and Nature

Located in the municipality of Castalla, the 126 Ha. Of Xorret de Catí stand out above all for its environmental value and landscape beauty, which has made it included in the Protected Landscape of the "Sierras de Maigmó and El Cid", declared by the Generalitat Valenciana. It is a totally mountainous area, dominated by the great summits of the Sierras del Maigmó and del Fraile, with heights higher than 1,200 m, spectacular cresting and large rocky cuttings. The dominant vegetation is formed by the Aleppo pine, with its associated scrub of Kermes oak, rockrose, etc., appearing in more humid areas and shady remains of the original forest of holm oaks. The fauna is varied, being able to see big mammals like the wild boar or the Arrui, species of wild goat native of Africa, introduced in our earth with cinegetic aims that has adapted perfectly the climate and the land. Next to them it is possible to see rabbits, foxes, jinetas, tejones or wildcats. Welcome to Xorret de Catí Birds are also very abundant and easy to locate. The birds of prey include the golden eagle, the hawk, the peregrine falcon or the eagle owl, although we can also see many others, such as wood pigeons, red choughs, jays, partridges, woodpeckers, goldfinches, greenbirds, charcoal burners, etc. The name of the space refers to the presence of an old "mine" of water (from which springs a xorret) that supplied the nearby farmhouses and that has been restored by the Provincial Council for recreational purposes. The presence of man in these lands has been constant throughout history, being able to see remains of it. equipment Xorret de Catí has ​​a large number of facilities and services for public use worldwide. Facilities Three star hotel: concerted management. It is currently closed. 3 cabins: two of them with capacity for 8 people and one for 4 people, all have toilets and kitchen. Shelter: with kitchen, living room, toilets and sacdrome. It has a capacity of 16 people Climbing wall: for the practice of artificial climbing. It is temporarily out of service. Boulder: Element that allows you to practice climbing without safety elements. Via Ferrata: there is a road located next to the Catí lookout, with a length of 60 m. and medium difficulty. It must be covered with the appropriate material: harness, helmet and dissipater. Trail btt: small circular path with artificial technical elements for the practice of this sport, as well as trails and tracks suitable for use with a bicycle. Recreational area: equipped with tables, barbecues, toilets, fountains. Kiosk-bar: Open weekends and holidays. To consult opening hours, reseervas, firewood service, etc., you can call the telephone number: 662 19 44 31   Activities Dedicated mainly to recreational use, the area, with its facilities: toilets, barbecues, kiosk-bar ... is open on weekends and holidays (although the tables of the recreational area can be used freely all year), with the following schedule. Schedule - Winter: from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Summer: from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Barbecue service The barbecues open at the same time as the area, although its opening depends on the existing level of forest fire risk, which is decreed by the Generalitat Valenciana. If this is extreme (level 3) or extraordinary, it can not be opened, and it can even be closed without prior notice if it is decreed. To know the level of emergency, you can consult the website www.112cv.gva.es/incendios-forestales.   It is also possible to carry out nature sports activities, such as hiking, mountain biking or climbing, either in the equipped facilities (boulder or via ferrata) or in the nearby Peña de la Foradá. On the other hand, there is the option of rural accommodation in the cabins or refuge, whose reservation can be made by clicking on the banner This space is part of those in which Alicante natura develops an environmental education program for schools, in order to raise awareness of its natural values, thus making the whole society, especially the youngest ones, aware of the need to conserve this natural wealth. For information on this program can be found on this website, in the section on Environmental Education.