The Chaparro de la Vega is a specimen of oaks with more than 200 years and of great dimensions (13 m high and 30m in diameter), located in the municipality of Coripe (Seville), in the surroundings of the South Mountain of Seville.
Its outstanding dimensions make this specimen a clear reference for the villagers, who have made it a witness of their daily life. Under its shade, various fun and festive activities take place, among which the Pilgrimage of Fatima stands out in the middle of May. For some years and given its uniqueness, its surroundings serve as a setting for activities related to environmental education.
On 23rd November, 2001, it was declared Natural Monument by the Board of Andalusia.
The environment of the centenary tree is a characteristic mountain landscape of soft and meadows hills; however, beyond this horizon of hills you can see slopes of limestone nature, with vertical escarpments covered with thick scrub. It is possible to cross this enclave and its surroundings on foot, by bike or on horseback.
Near the Chaparro de la Vega runs the Guadalporcún river and the Sierra Greenway. This route also allows to know the Natural Reserve Rock of Zaframagón, next to which is located the Observatory of birds of Zaframagón.
A good option to complete the visit is to taste an exquisite “esparragá of tagarninas”, one of the most recommended dishes of the nearby municipality of Coripe.
+INFO: Monumento Natural Chaparro de la Vega. Ventana del Visitante
Location
The access is made from Coripe Station, using the road between the village and Algodonales. From the Station, we will continue 1 km towards west until the entrance to the first bridge of the old road, point where you have to turn left into a track of 2 kms until reaching Chaparro de la Vega, next to the Guadalporcún river.