Art and Culture
“Alas” Nature Interpretation Centre
The richness and variety of the natural surroundings of the San Pedro mountain range is truly overwhelming. Its typical Mediterranean ecosystem alternates woods with pastureland.
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- Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza “Alas”
Art and Culture
Nature unfolding before your eyes
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 924 41 09 45
- Email: susanamssp@gmail.com
- Website address: www.sanvicentedealcantara.es
- Facebook: Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza "Alas"
- Opening times
Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm and 4-7pm.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 10am-2pm.
Closed on Mondays.
- Fee
Free admission.
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The richness and variety of the natural surroundings of the San Pedro mountain range is truly overwhelming. Its typical Mediterranean ecosystem alternates woods with pastureland.
The ‘Alas’ Interpretation Centre is a magical place that serves to present you with the natural surroundings of the mountain range in a surprising fashion. Your senses will play a important role on your visit, given that through them you will discover the animal and plant life of the area. Based on explanatory panels, models, audiovisual resources and games, the visit promises to be a really entertaining experience.
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Type:
- Nature
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Admits guide dogs
- Accessible car park
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Access ramps
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
- Toilet with support rails
Services:
- Facilities for Disabled
- Guided Tours
Theme:
- Art and culture
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