[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coripe, a small town in the Sierra Sur of Seville, has become the center of national attention after the recognition of its emblematic Chaparro de la Vega as the most beautiful tree in Spain in 2024. This impressive example of holm oak, which has at least 400 years of history, has obtained the distinction in a competition organized by the NGO Forests Without Borders, receiving 3.715 votes.
It should also be noted that Chaparro de la Vega has surpassed two other prominent competitors from the autonomous community of Andalusia: The swamp cypress Becquer Roundabout in the María Luisa Park in Seville (3.429 votes) and the himalayan cedar from Jerez de la Frontera (2.690 votes).
José Godino proud of the recognition of Chaparro de la Vega as the most beautiful tree in Spain
The mayor of Coripe, José Godino, expressed his gratitude and pride for this achievement that not only celebrates the natural beauty of the tree, but also its cultural and community significance. El Chaparro de la Vega, declared a natural monument since 2001, is a symbol of the local community and a meeting point for festivities such as the pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fátima.
This tree is notable not only for its age and impressive size – with a trunk more than one meter in diameter and a crown of 28 meters – but also for its role in the lives of the inhabitants of Coripe and its surroundings.
The recognition obtained by Chaparro de la Vega transcends the local. The Provincial Council of Seville, through its spokesperson Martín Torres Castro, has congratulated Coripe for an initiative that highlights the importance of the province's green heritage. This award has led the mayor to consider the possibility of breaking the Guinness record, which Chaparro already held in the nineties by hosting 2.000 people under its glass.
Contest objectives
The Tree and Forest of the Year competition in Spain, started in 2007, seeks to highlight the country's unique trees and forests as valuable natural and cultural heritage. In it, beauty, size or age are secondary to the history and relationship of these living beings with the community. El Chaparro de la Vega is not only a magnificent specimen due to its physical characteristics, but it is also a center of community life, reflecting the close relationship between nature and people in this part of Spain.
With this award, Coripe and his Chaparro de la Vega not only gain national recognition, but also prepare to represent Spain in the European competition in search of the most beautiful tree, bringing its history and natural beauty to a broader stage.
This achievement is a testament to the care and respect that the residents of Coripe have for their natural environment, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and valuing our green heritage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][ vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Chaparro de la Vega. Wide impact in the press
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| El Chaparro de la Vega de Coripe (Seville), a 400-year-old oak, the most beautiful tree in Spain: The mayor of Coripe (Seville), José Godino (PP), expressed himself this Thursday “tremendously grateful” for… December 28, 2023 Source: europapress.es |
| Travel to Chaparro de la Vega, the most impressive tree in the province of Seville: This spectacular tree, which is located in the municipality of Coripe, has been considered a Natural Monument since 2001 December 07, 2023 Source: sevilla.abc.es |
| The chaparro de la Vega de Coripe, the most beautiful tree in Spain: The 400-year-old holm oak was the winner of the contest organized by the NGO Bosques Sin Fronteras. The second and third place has also been for trees from Andalusia, one in Seville capital and another in Jerez de la Frontera. Fountain: canalsur.es |
| Where is the most beautiful tree in Spain? Meet the 2023 winner here: El Chaparro de la Vega, in the Sevillian municipality of Coripe, has been chosen the most beautiful tree in Spain for 2023. Coripe City Council December 28, 2023 Source: 20minutos.es |
| Where is the most beautiful tree in Spain?: The Tree and Forest of the Year contest in Spain was created in 2007 by Bosques Sin Fronteras December 28, 2023 Source: larazon.es |
| Which town in Seville has the most beautiful tree in Spain?: The Chaparro de la Vega has been the most voted tree in the Tree and Forest of the Year contest in Spain, created in 2007 The cypress of the María Luisa Park swamps comes in second place The Board will be in charge of repairing the cracks of the Hospital de la Caridad La Justicia sometimes also does 'innocent things' in Seville December 28, 2023 Source: diariodesevilla.es |
| The three most beautiful trees in Spain are in Andalusia: The Tree of the Year contest in Spain 2024, organized by the NGO Bosques sin Fronteras, already has winners: the top three in the ranking are in the provinces of Seville and Cádiz. December 28, 2023 Source: esdiario.com |
| This is the town of Seville that has the 'Tree of the Year in Spain 2024': 200 years and a natural monument: The Ciprés de los Pantanos, from the María Luisa Park in Seville, and the Cedar of the Himalayas, from the Zoobotánico of Jerez, complete the podium of a contest that has already announced the results of the popular vote December 27, 2023 Source : lavozdelsur.es |
| The 'Tree of the year 2024' is located in this Sevillian town: This is Chaparro de la Vega, it is 200 years old, 13 meters high and 30 meters in diameter. December 28, 2023 Source: antena3.com |
| El Chaparro de la Vega and Soto de Castaños: Tree and Forest of the Year 2024: An oak tree that is more than 250 years old and almost 13 meters high in the Sevillian municipality of Coripe will be presented as a candidate for the European Tree 2024. January 02, 2024 Source: ecoturismo.com |
| Andalusia takes it: Seville and Jerez awarded Trees of the Year 2024 in Spain: The first classified is the Chaparro de la Vega in Coripe, Seville, also followed by the Sevillian Ciprés de los Pantanos from the María Luisa Park and the Cedro del Himalaya from the Jerez Zoo December 27, 2023 Source: elmira.es |
| A 250-year-old oak located in Coripe, Seville, is chosen as the tree of Spain 2024: It is already known what the 'tree of the year in Spain 2024' is. Finally, an oak tree located in the town of Coripe, in Seville, has received the most votes December 28, 2023 Source: telecinco.es |
| The most beautiful tree in Spain is more than 400 years old and has a Guinness record: providing shade for 2.000 people: El Chaparro de la Vega de Coripe, in the Sierra Sur of Seville, awarded as the most beautiful tree in Spain by the NGO Bosques Sin Fronteras. December 28, 2023 Source: okdiario.com |
| The colossal Himalayan cedar at the Jerez Zoo replaced by the Chaparro de la Vega, chosen Tree of the Year: The Cádiz tree obtains 2690 votes compared to the 3715 votes for the Coripe oak December 27, 2023 Source: lavozdigital.es |
| An oak from Coripe, Seville, chosen as the tree of Spain 2024: An oak tree located in the town of Coripe, Seville, has been named as the... December 29, 2023 Source: cordobab.com |
| News – Local Wave of Andalusia: Politics, Economy and Work News, Public Services, Environment, Consumption, Tourism and Culture, Rural World, Human Rights, Local Communication. Fountain: ondalocaldeandalucia.es |
| The Jerez Himalayan cedar achieves third place in the Spanish Tree of the Year competition: It competed with nine other horses to achieve the national distinction that the Chaparro de la Vega de Coripe has finally won Why is there a roundabout with colored horses in Jerez National Geographic dedicates a report to Asta Regia December 28, 2023 Source: Diariodejerez.es |
| This Sevillian oak, chosen 'Tree of Spain' of 2023: The specimen now participates in the international 'Tree of the Year' competition December 30, 2023 Source: epe.es |
| The cypress in María Luisa Park, second in the contest for the most beautiful tree, which ends this Saturday: The cypress from the swamps of the María Luisa park is nominated to be the most beautiful tree in Spain in the contest promoted by Forests without Borders. Currently, it is in second position behind Chaparro de la Vega de Coripe (Seville). December 15, 2023 Source: 101tvsevilla.es |
