El Galacho de Juslibol is a fluvial and steppe landscape on the outskirts of Zaragoza, formed by an old meander of the Ebro River abandoned after a great flood in 1961. In its interior coexist riparian forest, lagoons, reed beds, gypsum cliffs and drier areas of steppe influence, which gives it an unusual landscape and ecological interest so close to a capital city. The area occupies about 100 hectares and its nucleus is the galacho, an isolated river bend that conserves water and vegetation linked to the Ebro. From the tour route you can observe the lagoons, the undergrowth, the reeds and the surrounding cliffs, as well as the birds and fauna associated with the wetland and the riverbank. Also interesting is the contrast between the humid environment of the meander and the dry relief of the escarpments, which helps to understand the dynamics of the river and the recent history of the middle Ebro valley. The visitor center explains this evolution with informative material and serves as a starting point for the hike. The site is recognized as a Singular Wetland of Aragon and is also listed as a space of geological interest and an area included in the Natura 2000 Network. A visit is especially appropriate in spring, when the undergrowth is greener and the activity of birds and insects is greater, and in autumn for the light and color changes. In summer it is advisable to go early in the morning to avoid the heat, since much of the route runs with little shade outside the forest.
