Recreational area of the Fuente de los Tilos

This small recreational area is located in the heart of the Beteta Sickle, and known by many for being the starting point of several of the most representative trails of this enclave. Discover the Fuente de los Tilos on the banks of the Guadiela River.

A space to explore

It is about a small area with an even smaller parking lot that barely fits 5 vehicles, so if you find it full, go forward to the Little House on the Prairie, located very close by, with a large parking lot, and both areas are connected by a beautiful botanical path.

Here you will also discover a small grove made up of lime trees (Tilia), a type of tree that is not abundant in the forests of the Iberian Peninsula, since its origin dates back to much colder times, when the existing vegetation was very different from that of today, since it had to withstand much more extreme temperatures. From that time we also have other witnesses such as the hazelnut or the yew, also present throughout the Hoz de Beteta and perched on its rocky cliffs, as in the case of the latter.

Fountain of the Linden Trees

Here you will find a few tables and a source of fresh water of the Serranía de Cuenca, but it is not the equipment that makes it an ideal spot. It is perfectly located if we want to do the aforementioned Botanical Trail, know the Whore's Cave, or enjoy the impressive views that the Armentero Cave.

Without a doubt, the Fuente de los Tilos is not a place for large crowds, but it is certainly a place for all those who decide to explore the Beteta Sickle or take a hike in this iconic place.