Type of site: Rock-Shelters
Place of location: Ravine of the river Duratón
Village/Town: Villaseca, Sepúlveda, Carrascal del Río, Sebúlcor and Burgomillodo.
Municipality: Sepúlveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Río (Segovia)
Region: Castilla y León
State: Spain
Telephone: (+34) 921 540 322
Website: https://www.jcyl.es/jcyl/patrimoniocultural/GuiaLugaresArqueologicos/segovia/08segovia/index.html
E-mail: cp.duraton@patrimonionatural.org
Natural Environment: This large area of ravines, gorges and cliffs carved by the River Duratón in Mesozoic limestone is a Natural Park. The predominant vegetation is juniper on the crags and woodland along the river. It is a paradise for birds of prey, with griffon and Egyptian vultures, together with falcons, buzzards and kestrels.
Archaeological evidences in the site: The Duratón Ravine has been occupied by humans at different times: Bronze Age rock art; Roman bridges and roads, small Visigoth shrines and Romanesque churches like San Frutos. In the modern age at the Convent of our Lady of Ángeles de la Hoz, now in ruins.
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Opening Times: Casa del Parque. 2026: From January 2nd to March 22nd, open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 15:00; Fridays, Saturdays and public holiday eves from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00; and Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00. From March 23rd to October 31st, open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 15:00; Fridays, Saturdays and public holiday eves from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00; and Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00. From November 1st to December 31st, open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 15:00; Fridays, Saturdays and public holiday eves from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00; and Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January 1st and 6th, and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
Booking and access: https://patrimonionatural.org/casas-del-parque/casas-del-parque/casa-del-parque-hoces-del-rio-duraton
Nearby cultural destinations: San Frutos Hermitage. Historical town of Sepúlveda (2 km). Los Enebralejos Cave (22 km).
Nearby natural destinations: Riofrío de Riaza Beech-wood (30 km).
Accommodations (Tourism Website): https://www.segoviaturismo.es/alojamientos
Restaurants (Tourism Website): https://www.segoviaturismo.es/informacion/restaurantes
