The Parque Natural Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro encompasses 384 sq km of rolling hills, pastures and woodland, providing a habitat for a few Iberian lynx and wolves, as well as otters and various birds of prey. There's a full network of hiking trails with several paths branching out from Aldea del Cerezo, 6km east of Cardeña village. Information and maps are available from the Centro de Visitantes Venta Nueva, 1km south of Cardeña.
