Prohibitions and grounds for expulsion

Given that the visit is a protected natural setting with high and narrow paths, especially its boardwalks and in order to preserve the natural values of the area and prevent endangering visitors the following general prohibitions must be observed:

• Accessing the area with children younger than 8.
• to pick anyone up in one’s arms at any point along the boardwalks whatever age they might have.
• Use of unsuitable footwear for hiking; it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to wear flip-flops, high heels, or any other footwear that is not suitable for this activity or that may cause ankle injuries or falls. Such footwear must be fully secured to the foot, especially at the back. Wearing clothing unsuitable for the season of the visit, and particularly any that significantly limits movement.
• Using a harness or any fastening element to the "life line" (cable) located on the walkways, as it constitutes an obstacle crossing the walkway and may endanger other visitors, potentially causing falls.
• To carry large backpacks, bags or any other big object,as this might put obstacles in the way of other people who transit it and can make them fall down the precipice.
• To use canes, crutches, wheelchairs, baby carriage or similar, as this might put obstacles in the way of other people who transit it and can make them fall down the precipice.The use of 'selfie sticks' is also forbidden, as they posed an obstacle in the pathway for visitors
• Improper use of security equipment that is given at the access points to the boardwalks.
• Access with umbrellas in case of rain. The use of a raincoat or similar is mandatory, if applicable.
• Litter dropping.
• Setting things on fire
• Smoking (Any type of substance)
• Consuming alcohol or having any kind of food which is not mentioned in the above suggestions.
• Taking photographs or recordings using a tripod or any other element that may obstruct the fluid movement of other visitors.
• As it is a Natural Area with a significant bird community, the use of drones or similar devices is absolutely prohibited, unless expressly authorized by the competent Regional Ministry for the Environment.
• Visiting with animals, since the use of a harness for its fastening is mandatory and this might put obstacles in the way of other people who transit it and can make them fall down the precipice.
• Swimming in the river or in its ponds.
• Entering non-authorized canal tunnels.
• Leaving the authorised path at El Valle del Hoyo in any direction (risking landslides).
• Pulling up plants or its parts.
• Shouting or listening to loud music.
• Undressing, taking off your shoes or lying down.
• Damagig rocks or other geological elements such as fossils.
• Painting or writing on both artificial and natural elements.
• Scattering people's ashes.
• Bringing a pram / baby carriage, pushchairs, strollers or similar, or with any accessory that could hinder a possible evacuation.
• Selling and reselling tickets (reservations) or counterfeits thereof.
• Accessing or staying within the premises on the days and times of its closure.

All visitors to the path have to follow these regulations, as well as those rules brought by the personnel due to some unexpected or unforeseen circumstances.