Trasmiera ecopark

It has been recognised by the European Commission as a European Destination of Excellence (EDEN), for its sustainable tourism proposal. It is part of the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Natural Park.

Villuercas Ibores Jara Geopark

It is located in the south of Cáceres (Extremadura), between the basins of the Tajo and Guadiana rivers. Among landscapes of parallel mountains and valleys, its highest point is Risco de La Villuerca (1,601 metres). ...

Spain's beech forests declared World Heritage Sites

The beech forests of Montejo (Madrid), Tejera Negra (Castile La Mancha), Lizardoa and Aztaparreta (Navarre), Cuesta Fría and Canal de Asotín (Castile and Leon) are part of the “Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe”, which have been awarded World Heritage designation by UNESCO.

Ojo Guareña Caves Natural Monument

This is one of the largest karstic monuments in Spain.

Monte Santiago Natural Monument

This lies between the provinces of Burgos (Castile-León) and Álava (Basque Country).

Cultural Landscape of Risco Caído and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria

In this mountainous area at the heart of Gran Canaria island, surrounded by a landscape of gorges, cliffs and volcanic formations, you can still find traces of troglodyte habitats, cisterns and granaries, evidence of a long-vanished island culture. ...

Torcal de Antequera Nature Area

El Torcal is located between the city of Antequera and the municipality of Villanueva de la Concepción. Its main feature is its impressive landscape formed over 200 million years ago, and its abundant fauna and flora.

Montaña de la Sal Cultural Park

This site opened in the year 2003 and has an area of 100 hectares. It is situated in Cardona Saline Valley, which used to be known as El Salí. The Mountain of Salt is highly valuable as it contains many different minerals.

Aiako Harria Nature Reserve

Aiako Harria Nature Reserve is situated on the spurs of the Pyrenees, at the eastern end of the province of Guipúzcoa. It encompasses the towns of Irún, Oiartzun, Rentería, Hernani and Donostia.

Aigüamolls de L'Empordà Nature Reserve

The Reserve is a diverse ensemble of ecosystems in which many animal species live, especially birds.

The Albufera Nature Reserve in Valencia

This ancient marine gulf, evolved into a freshwater lake, is one of the most important wetlands in Spain.

Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve

Between the Grazalema mountains and the Punta de Tarifa promontory, there are a series of mid-height mountain ranges (with heights of between just a few metres above sea level in the area near Tarifa and 1,091 metres on the Aljibe peak) which are home to what is known as the "cork oak kingdom". ...

Aralar Nature Reserve

Its human past dates back to the Neolithic period and, from then on, there are well preserved funeral monuments.

Chinijo Archipelago Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is situated on the island of Lanzarote, in the townships of Teguise and Haría. Besides its geological importance, there is also its biological significance, with several endangered and protected species.

Teide National Park

One of Europe's most visited national parks is in the heart of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Here, the main star of the show is the Teide volcano, the very pinnacle of Spain, at an altitude of 3,718 metres. Keep your eyes peeled, because there's something amazing to see every step of the way. ...

Timanfaya National Park

In Lanzarote, the most easterly of the Canary Islands, Timanfaya National Park dazzles its visitors. Its landscape seems as though it belongs on the moon; the result of volcanic eruptions from as recently as 300 years ago. Lava and magma have created a scene straight out of science fiction where, despite its severity, life continues to bloom. ...

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

Everything revolves around water at this National Park to the north of Lleida. Located in the Central Pyrenees, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici is a veritable Eden, where streams, rivers and lakes (more than 200 of them) form a lush paradise. ...

Cabañeros National Park

Located in the Montes de Toledo region, between the Ciudad Real and Toledo provinces, Cabañeros encompasses the most varied aspects of the Mediterranean ecosystem. From the autumnal bellows of the deer, to the majestic flight of the golden eagle, the park is full of natural wonders. ...

Cabrera Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

One hour by boat from the island of Mallorca, the Cabrera Archipelago will surprise you. This oasis has one of the best-preserved examples of marine life in the whole of the Mediterranean Sea Its almost untouched coastline hosts a wealth of species native to the Balearic Islands. ...

Caldera de Taburiente National Park

On the Canary Island of La Palma, nicknamed "the Green Island", Caldera Taburiente awaits your visit. Named for the volcanic crater that occupies the central area of the island. The crater contains a unique ecosystem where the water produces lush vegetation in the lower part of the National Park. ...

Doñana National Park

Doñana is one of Europe's most beautiful and important wetlands. What makes this national park so special is that in just one day you can see very different ecosystems: marshland, lagoons, pine groves, aloe veras, moving dunes, cliffs, 30 kilometres of unspoiled white beaches... ...

Garajonay National Park

The Garajonay National Park awaits you on the Canary Island of La Gomera. Cleaved through by gorges and packed with laurel forests. This pre-historic forest is responsible for the labyrinth of green that you immerse yourself in as you enter the park. A fascinating landscape that will bewitch you like a fairytale, where nature is the main feature.

Atlantic Islands of Galicia Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

Shared with the Galician provinces of A Coruña and Pontevedra, in the extreme north-east of Spain, this national park in the heart of the Rías Baixas awaits you. A unique ecosystem, teeming with marine and terrestrial life has been created in this place, where fresh and salt water converge. ...

Monfragüe National Park

The convergence of the Tajo and Tiétar rivers in the Cáceres region has created this landscape of holm oaks, cork trees, smooth mountains and enormous rocks that are home to one of the largest colonies of black vultures in the world. This unique Extremadura national park has become one of the best places in Spain for bird watching. ...

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

To the north of Huesca, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, aficionados of high mountains will enjoy a unique national park in Spain: Ordesa and Monte Perdido. Consisting of four valleys (Añisclo, Escueta, Ordesa and Picuaín) and one peak, Monte Perdido, it unfolds like a scene from a film, where different ecosystems flourish together. ...

Picos de Europa National Park

Spread across the provinces of Asturias, Cantabria and León, the Picos de Europa National Park is a perfect example of an Atlantic ecosystem. Packed with oak and beech groves, the park takes its name from the impressive rock formations here. ...

Sierra Nevada National Park

In eastern Andalusia in Granada and Almería you'll find the highest peaks in continental Spain. Its mountains, rivers and streams extend for 90 kilometres, bringing abundant life to the region. Populated for more than 2,000 years, the Sierra Nevada is the perfect place for witnessing humans and wildlife co-existing in the high mountains.

Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park

A recommendation if you visit this park: take your camera. You'll want to have it handy when you walk along the wooden walkways specially designed for these wetlands, one of Spain's most precious ecosystems. ...

Sierra de Grazalema Nature Reserve

The Sierra de Grazalema is located between the Andalusian provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, and is the site of an important relictual area of Spanish fir, a tree which has become the symbol of these mountains. ...

Sierra Mágina Nature Reserve

This is the home of the Spanish ibex, and also of wild boars, holm oaks, gall oaks, olive trees and cherry trees.

Sierra María-Los Vélez Nature Reserve

Sierra Morena de Andújar Nature Reserve

The Sierra de Andújar is one of the most important hunting reserves in Spain.

Sierra de Urbión y Laguna Negra (Urbión Mountains and Black Lagoon) Nature Reserve

This is one of the most beautiful places in the province of Soria (Castile-León region). The lagoon is at an altitude of 2,000 metres, surrounded by granite walls and pine forests.

Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Nature Reserve

This nature reserve includes most of the Sierras de Cazorla y Segura Biosphere Reserve, designated by the UNESCO in 1983 and with an area of 190,000 hectares. The Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Nature Reserve has an area of 200,000 hectares and spectacularly beautiful scenery, as well as being home to various species which are unique in the world.

Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Mountains Nature Reserve

The mountains of Alhama, Tejeda, and Almijara follow one another from north to south, forming a natural border between Malaga's region of La Axarquía, and Granada's western region of Alhama. ...

Bay of Cadiz Nature Reserve

In the Reserve similar ecosystems merge, namely cliffs, beaches, dunes, lagoons, marshes estuaries, that invite you to enjoy both the landscape and the important fauna and vegetation.