A journey information has dubbed a waterfall in north-west Spain the nation's reply to Niagara Falls.
Escapada Rural named the 25 most important waterfalls within the nation, inserting the Pozo de los Humos on the prime, situated within the spectacular Pure Park of Arribes del Duero.
True to its title, which interprets to “smoke pit,” this thunderous waterfall creates a mesmerizing phantasm of smoke because the water crashes and bounces off the rocks beneath, “identical to in Niagara.”
The spectacle is finest seen in autumn, when the river's stream reaches its peak because of the heaviest rains.
Pozo de los Humos is situated between the provinces of Salamanca and Zamora, and may solely be reached on foot by way of two quick mountain climbing routes from the cities of Masueco and Pereña de la Ribera.
The Smoke Effectively is about 50 meters excessive and falls right into a deep, slender canyon, and the statement platforms provide spectacular viewpoints.
Greater than 300 species of birds have been recorded within the nationwide park, together with the long-lasting black stork.
The griffon vulture, eagle owl, peregrine falcon and golden eagle are additionally current, making it an vital ecological web site.
The waterfall crosses the border between Spain and Portugal, situated primarily within the provinces of Salamanca and Zamora, within the Castilla y León area of Spain.
Smoke Effectively covers roughly 409 sq. miles, comparable in measurement to England's New Forest Nationwide Park, which spans roughly 566 sq. miles.
In addition to Pozo de los Humos, the highest 5 waterfalls named by the journey information embody: Salto de la Poveda in Guadalajara; Artazul in Navarra; The Borosa River leap in Jaén; and Cascada del Ézaro in A Coruña.