Urederra facts for kids
Urederra is a special place in Navarre, Spain. Its name comes from the Basque language, meaning "beautiful water." It's where water naturally flows out from underground, forming a river. This water comes from a huge underground water storage area, called an aquifer, inside the rocky karst mountains of Urbasa.
The Urederra River starts in the Urbasa-Andía Natural Park, close to the village of Baquedano. It flows for about 19 kilometers before joining the Ega River. The Ega River then flows into the larger Ebro. The main source of the Urederra is a tall cliff, 713 meters high. Water gushes out here, creating a waterfall over 100 meters tall! Over many years, this powerful water has shaped the rocky landscape around it.
Right behind the main waterfall, you'll find many smaller waterfalls and beautiful pools. The water in these pools is a stunning turquoise color, which is a famous feature of the Urederra River. This unique color and the many small waterfalls are all thanks to the special type of rock called karst. Karst rock allows water to seep through its cracks and then burst out from deep inside the earth.
Plants and Animals of Urederra
The Urederra River is surrounded by a thick, green forest. Here, you can see many different kinds of trees. These include oaks, elms, maples, yews, hazelnuts, and especially tall beeches.
The area is also home to many interesting animals. If you're lucky, you might spot large birds like the vulture, the Egyptian vulture, the white tailed kite, and the eagle. The clever raven also lives here. This rich mix of plants and animals makes Urederra a very important natural habitat.
Visiting Urederra: The Waterfall Route
You can explore the beautiful waterfalls of Urederra by walking along a special path. It's called "the route of the waterfalls of Baquedano." This easy walking trail starts at the parking area in the village of Baquedano.
The trail is about 5.3 kilometers long. It follows the river upstream, leading you all the way to where the Urederra River begins. The path has signs to guide you. It's often suggested to walk along the path closer to the river on your way there. Then, you can return on the path that goes a bit higher up and further from the river.
Because so many people want to visit Urederra, you need to book your visit online beforehand. You also need to park your car in the nearby town of Baquedano. In 2017, about 150,000 people came to see the amazing Urederra.
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