Nature in Herencia

La Mancha at its wildest: hills, plains, and wildlife

Herencia's municipal territory holds natural areas of great ecological value, from the La Pedriza parkland to the hill ranges forming part of the Montes de Toledo. A landscape where the Spanish imperial eagle still soars and the elusive Iberian lynx finds critical habitat.

Path through holm oaks and Mediterranean vegetation in La Pedriza, with La Copa in the background

Natural area

La Pedriza Natural Area

A natural area 5 km from town with a Nature Classroom, the iconic La Copa water tower, and Mediterranean vegetation.

Panoramic view of the Herencia hills with Mediterranean vegetation and deep blue sky

Protected area

Montes de Toledo (EU Protected Area)

Part of Herencia's territory belongs to this EU-protected space — critical habitat for the imperial eagle and Iberian lynx.

Nature Classroom building in La Pedriza, a traditional La Mancha structure among trees

Interpretation centre

Nature Classroom

An interpretation centre exploring Herencia's natural environment, located in La Pedriza.