El Hierro Biosphere Reserve

With a total area of 278 square kilometres, El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands. Its small territory is home to diverse landscapes and ecosystems. This fact, together with the implementation of a sustainable development programme, secured its declaration as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in the year 2000.

Intercontinental Mediterranean Biosphere Reserve. Andalusia (Spain) –Morocco

Fuerteventura Biosphere Reserve

With an area of 1,658 square kilometres, Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. UNESCO declared the island and its marine habitat a Biosphere Reserve in 2009.

Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve

The perfect integration of its tourist infrastructure into the natural environment makes Lanzarote a world reference as a model of sustainable development.

Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve

Macizo de Anaga is a Protected Nature Area that was awarded the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation in 2015.

La Mancha Húmeda Biosphere Reserve

Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park, theLagunas de Ruidera Nature Reserve and the transition zone between both protected areas were declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 1980. In 2014, the UNESCO expanded the protected area to include more than 400,000 hectares of “La Mancha Húmeda”.

Odiel Marshes Biosphere Reserve

Between the mouths of the rivers Tinto and Odiel, in the Andalusian province of Huelva, are the marshes that make up this reserve.

Minorca Biosphere Reserve

The island of Minorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993, thanks to the great variety of habitats that it comprises. Ravines, caves, wetlands, isles, dune systems and beaches are the habitat of numerous species, some of which are endemic.

Muniellos Biosphere Reserve

In the eastern part of Asturias is the Muniellos Biosphere Reserve, the territory of which was recently expanded to include the upper courses of the rivers Narceo, Degaña and Ibias. This mountainous landscape contains the biggest oak forest of the peninsula and one of the best-kept in Europe.

La Palma Biosphere Reserve

La Palma is a veritable showcase for the vegetation of the Canary Islands. Two nature reserves and the Caldera de Taburiente National Park are clear proof of the island's enormous natural wealth. La Palma was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, and is a stargazing destination for the Starlight Foundation.

Ponga Biosphere Reserve

In the area of Asturias, in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains and beside the Picos de Europa National Park, lies the Ponga Natural Park, where the impressive forests cover almost 40% of its surface area. ...

Real Sitio de San Ildefonso Biosphere Reserve – El Espinar

Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel Biosphere Reserve

With a surface area of 306,534 hectares, in Galicia, on the border of the provinces of Lugo and Orense, you will find this spectacular space, a Biosphere Reserve. In addition to the natural beauty of the canyons formed by the Sil and Miño rivers, this area stands out for its impressive waterfalls, its Romanesque monasteries and its unique ...

Río Eo, Osco y Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve

La Siberia Biosphere Reserve, Extremadura

Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve

Sierra del Rincón, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005, is only an hour's drive from Madrid.

Sierras de Béjar y Francia Biosphere Reserve

Las Sierras de Béjar y Francia received the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation in 2006, and are located less than an hour by car from the historic centre of the World Heritage city of Salamanca. The reserve forms part of the Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia Nature Reserve and the Quilamas and Candelario nature areas.

Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve

The islands of Miño, located within the river course, have luxuriant forests and inland pools, with important aquatic flora and fauna. The upper Miño River marks the boundaries of a vast territory known as Terras do Miño. ...

Terres de l'Ebre Biosphere Reserve

Iberian Plateau Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

With 1,132,607 hectares, it is the largest reserve in the Iberian Peninsula.

Tejo/Tajo International Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve

In the province of Vizcaya, between the capes Matxitxaco and Ogoño, there are 12 kilometres of sandy beaches that have been declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (1984), along with many other ecosystems. Holm oak forests emerge just a few meters from the aquatic vegetation, giving an idea of the richness of the estuary's environment. ...

Val d'Aran Biosphere Reserve

Val d'Aran - which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve - is a high-mountain region in Lleida, Catalonia. As soon as you arrive, you will discover what makes it special: imposing valleys and peaks soaring over 2,000 metres that are always snow capped. It offers a unique wealth of natural, cultural, gastronomic and tourist attractions.

Laciana Valley Nature Reserve

To the north of Leon, between the Mountains of Leon and the Cantabrian Mountains, the Laciana Valley unfolds, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in the year 2002.