Tinença de Benifassà

If you look for...

We are responsible for the protection of the nature for future generations, do not harm animals or plants. Respect wildlife.
Spring waters are crucial for animals, respect them. Try to leave the Natural Park in better condition than you found it.
Use trash bins if they exist. If you don’t find bins always bring your trash back home.
Enjoy the sounds of the forest; try to be quiet.
Be respectful with other visitors and with the activities of the inhabitants of the area. During your hikes always close road and path doors.
Be responsible of your pets, they must be kept on a lash or they could disturb wildlife, livestock or other visitors.
There are many spring water sources and livestock watering points across the Natural Park, such waters are not treated and human consumption is not recommended.

If you walk

Get informed about the route you plant to walk and check the weather forecast.
If you walk alone inform someone about your trip.
Never walk outside pahts and trails. Cross-country is never the shortest way.
In summer start early in the morning, avoid maximum sun exposure times.
Always wear confortable, durable, sportive shoes, preferably mountain boots.
Get your cell phone with you and charge batteries before departure. Emergency number is 112.
When planning a hike take into consideration the difficulty of the hike and your physical condition.
Avoid walking at night. Many events can delay your hike, as a precaution, always carry with you a flashlight/torch with charged batteries.

If you wish to collect mushrooms

Mushroom and fungi collection in forest areas is regulated by Order of September the 16th of 1996 of the Conselleria d'Agricultura i Medi Ambient.
The only authorized tool to collect mushrooms is a knife
It is obligatory to use containers allowing spore dispersion (i.e. wicker baskets)
Mushrooms must be cut off from the base, leaving the lower part buried.
Maximum amount per person and day is 6 kg (approx. 13 pounds).
When parking your car do not obstruct tracks, paths or ways of access to the forest.
Do not damage mushrooms you don’t want to collect, they are essential for the natural decomposition process of the organic matter and soil looses nutrients without their presence.