S'Albufera des Grau, Menorca

Spain and the beautiful natural parks at its extremes

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Spain is full of amazing natural environments, with over 150 natural parks full of colour, fresh air and timeless smells. A totally different environment from today's world. Would you like to discover the natural parks at the extremes of Spain? Here are the four at the edge of Spanish territory at each compass point:

Spain's westernmost natural parkThe first rays of sunshine reach Spain at Cumbre Vieja Natural Park on the island of La Palma. This park was created to preserve volcanoes and volcanic lava flows. When you visit, you can follow the Ruta de los Volcanes, the path that crosses it from north to south.Spain's most easterly natural parkWhen the sun sets in the west, it bathes the S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park on the island of Menorca. Waterfowl and birds of prey stand out. You can follow the most famous path known as Camí de Cavalls, which passes by the Favàritx lighthouse and the beautiful coves of Presili and Tortuga.

Volcanic area on La Palma

Spain's most northerly natural parkIn the north of the country you will find the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria and Joel Natural Park, in Cantabria. It is the most important wetland area for waterfowl on the Cantabrian coast and in the north of Spain.Spain's southernmost natural parkIn the south, the Pilancones Natural Park in the mountainous interior of the island of Gran Canaria covers some 5,800 hectares. Did you know that pilancón used to mean the natural puddles that remained after the streams dried up?North, south, east and west. Spain has over 150 natural parks for you to discover!

Santoña marshes
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