Otzarreta Forest

Mixed temperateSpain

CountrySpain

Area0.5 km2

TypeMixed temperate

Key SpeciesBeech, oak, Basque wildlife

About Otzarreta Forest

A small but iconic forest in the Basque Country. The twisted beech trees create an ethereal landscape. Often photographed in fog. Featured in films and advertisements. A fairy-tale atmosphere.

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