Carrascal de Font Roja Natural Park

Carrascal de la Fuente Roja Natural Park was declared a Natural Park on April 13, 1987 by the Generalitat Valenciana. It is located in the Hoya de Alcoy region, north of the province of Alicante, between the municipalities of Alcoy and Ibi.

This natural park is one of the best preserved natural spaces in the Valencian territory. The protected natural area covers some 2,298 hectares, and includes the mountain ridge of El Alto de San Antonio (L'Alt de Sant Antoni), El Carrascal de la Fuente Roja (El Carrascar de la Font Roja) and La Teixereta. The summit of the Sierra de Menachaor (Serra del Menejador), 1356m high, is the highest peak in the park.

The fauna of the area is known by their presence of mammals such as wild boars, genets, wildcats and badgers, among others. Reptiles and birds such as Bonelli's eagles, golden eagles and vultures also live in the area.