Chaorna: the largest sabinar in Spain and an Instagrammer

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Jalón valley, Soria, autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain, Europe Chaorna. By Tolo The small town of Chaorna, in the province of Soria, hides many secrets among the rocks and gorge that surround it. The town is home to the largest juniper forest in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, a Gaudinian-style bank with spectacular views of the town, houses that blend in with the environment and a history that will take us back to 1940. Will you join us? The largest albar juniper forest in Spain and Europe Sabinas in Chaorna Sabinas in Chaorna. By Tolo Let's start at the beginning. What is a sabinar? It is a forest formation and plant species that is very present in this corner of Soria. We are talking about centuries-old junipers, some even exceeding 400 years of age.

It is said that its leaves are the ones that provide the most protection from rain and that it is very difficult to get wet if you find yourself under one of them. Its dense canopy and incredible resistance to environmental adversities are surprising, which can especially be found in the southern region of Soria and in the lands of Guadalajara. The most abundant species in the province of Soria and Colombia Mobile Number List Guadalajara (Arcos de Jalón and Maranchón) is the Sabina Albar and it spreads especially among the populations of Chaorna, Judes, Iruecha or Mochales. It is the largest juniper forest in Europe and has been declared a site of Community Interest thanks to helping to restore and conserve the natural habitat (Natura 2000 Network of the European Union). Although the number of junipers has been decreasing over the years, millennia ago they predominated in the landscape and their wood is still very loved by cabinetmakers as it is very hard, aromatic and resistant to rot.



They are also highly sought after by bird lovers since in winter they host thrushes and by mountain bike enthusiasts, with a route through the Sabinares del Jalón included. Taking a mountain bike route has become one of the most original options to finish discovering all the secrets that the area hides. From the small towns of Judes, Chaorna and the surroundings of Arcos de Jalón to the large natural pond of the Judes Lagoon or the extensive surface of the juniper forest and the Sierra del Solorio. The most envied bank on Instagram is in Chaorna With only 13 inhabitants as indicated by the Arcos de Jalón town hall, the town of Chaorna surprises with one of the most beautiful banks in the entire country. We are talking about a bench that simulates Gaudí 's style and with beautiful views of the entire town, the church of San Miguel de Arcángel, the Mora cave and the Tower (Islamic watchtower about 12 meters high).