Fantastic Forest of Cantabria, Spain
From series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”
Cantabria is a picturesque region of Spain, a significant part of which is covered with dense forests. This woods have no equals in the world; they resemble illustrations for fairy tales. The main value of these places are rare plants and flowers, which at certain times of the year are coloring the landscape in all colors of the rainbow. The forests of Cantabria are inhabited by many rare animals, including some species of bears.
Another important feature is an abundance of unique archaeological areas. A few caves with prehistoric rock art were preserved in mountains. Altamira cave is considered the most famous among them. The main part of the tour program is focused primarily on the nature lovers. They have an opportunity to see rare ancient trees, including oaks and stone birch that are incredibly high. Some parts of the forest are especially amazing, as trees form a natural arch there. The fantastic forest of Cantabria is very decent in spring and summer, when rare plants bloom one by one. Next - Valley of Thousand and One Tales
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