Foix Park is the southernmost area of the twelve that comprise The Natural Park Network.
It covers an area of 3,157 hectares and is an extension of the Garraf massif. The location of the reservoir—one of the few wet areas in Alt Penedès—is determined by the basin of the river Foix, as the reservoir is found on the final stretch of the river.
In addition to the array of ecosystems, El Foix Park also boasts a rich architectural and historical heritage that is centred on the Penyafort and Castellet castles, which had great strategic importance during the Middle Ages.
A variety of ecosystems
El Foix Park stands out for being one of the few wet areas in the Penedès region. It is home to woodlands, shrublands, riparian areas and a range of aquatic environments.
The River Foix supplies the Foix reservoir. Around this area you will find riparian ecosystems, which is quite exceptional in a region known for its dryness.
Alders, ashes, white poplars, elms, black poplars and willows all grow around the banks of the reservoir and the river, as well as beside the numerous tributary streams. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of the myrtle thicket, a highly valuable plant formation made up of species including myrtle, European fan palm, mastic trees, common smilax and diss grass.
The reservoir’s fauna is equally interesting. It is a refuge for aquatic species such as the Spanish pond turtle, the mallard, the common moorhen, the little egret and the cattle egret, among others.
Hiking routes
On foot through Foix Park
- Penyafort Castle
- 7km 800m (both ways 15 km)
- Castellet Castle
- Santa Margarida i els Monjos Tourist Information Point (Els Monjos)
- 5 km 900 m
- Santa Margarida i els Monjos Tourist Information Point (Els Monjos)
- Penyafort Castle
- 1 km 500 m
- Penyafort Castle
- Penyafort Castle
- 5 km 500 m
- Penyafort Castle
Guided walks in the Foix Park
The guided walks around the trails on Santa Margarida I els Monjos will take to wander the most attractive natural and patrimonial places of the municipality with the possibility of discovering the most unique resources.
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