Flora i fauna

Tavertet is situated on the sedimentary cliffs of Tavertet, some of which are more than 200m high. The spectacular cliff formation is formed by a lower reddish rock topped by a whitish rock of marine formation where many fossils are found. Geologists call this the 'Limestone formation of Tavertet'.

Considered an area of extraordinary beauty there are cliffs, caves and over-hanging slabs of rock crossed by streams and waterfalls. The cave called 'El Forat del Vent' or el 'Serrat del Vent' is 3,216 metres long, one of the longest of its kind.

The wildlife is shy and can only be observed by the patient and knowledgeable. Around L'Avenc one is often lucky enough to spot, a squirrel, badger, fox or wild boar, to hear a owl or goldfinch, watch a vulture circle or a sparrow-hawk swoop. It is therefore essential to keep as quiet as possible and to respect the freedom of these wonderful creatures in their natural surroundings.

On damp or rainy days you may see a salamander or a toad on the roads and paths, careful not to harm them when driving, they need time to get out the way!

Vegetation is abundant with compact forests of oak, holm oak, beech and pine. There are also chestnut trees, hazel trees, poplars, maples, elders, and silver birch accompanied by a great number of bushes such as gorse, box-trees, broom and blackthorn, among others. There are dozens of tiny plants and herbs making up the more than 400 species of flowers and plants found in The Collsacabra.