Top Nature Tourism Attractions
If anything characterizes Spain is its many mountainous areas and forests. Interior forests, Atlantic and
Mediterranean.
In Spain there are about 18,000 million of trees each year and grow an average of over 284 million.
Spain is the second country in the European Union with more forest area, a total of 27 million hectares, 58 percent
of its territory and the wooded area.
There are also several areas declared as Nature Parks and National Parks: Doñana, Cabrera, Cíes Islands (in
Galicia), Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, Tablas de Daimiel, Teide (in Tenerife, Canary Islands),
Timanfaya (in Lanzarote, Canary Islands), Sanabria Lake Natural Park, etc.
Many people are in the countryside and have great facilities for tourists to enjoy this wonderful natural
environment.
Cottages, rural tourism centers, active tourism, Mountan-bike routes, hiking are some of the deals you can
find in these places.
One of Spain’s most stunning national parks, featuring dramatic limestone peaks, lush valleys, and picturesque villages. Ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting.
Nearest Access: Cangas de Onís (Asturias) / Potes (Cantabria) / Riaño (León). Bus connections available from major cities.
A breathtaking river gorge in the Ribeira Sacra wine region, known for its terraced vineyards and scenic boat trips.
Nearest Access: Monforte de Lemos. Train from Ourense; bus from Lugo.
Home to the famous Pasiego villages, this valley offers rolling green landscapes, traditional stone houses, and great hiking routes.
Nearest Access: Villacarriedo. Bus service from Santander.
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with wetlands, cliffs, and beaches. A paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Nearest Access: Gernika. Euskotren train from Bilbao.
A stunning mountain range with forests, waterfalls, and glacial valleys, perfect for hiking and wildlife observation.
Nearest Access: Villoslada de Cameros. Car access from Logroño.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and high mountain peaks.
Nearest Access: Torla-Ordesa. Bus from Sabiñánigo in peak season.
An ancient Roman gold-mining site with unique red rock formations, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nearest Access: Ponferrada. Bus or car from León.
Famous for its jagged peaks and the Montserrat Monastery, this park is ideal for hiking and rock climbing.
Nearest Access: Monistrol de Montserrat. Train from Barcelona.
The only national park in Catalonia, featuring stunning alpine lakes and diverse flora and fauna.
Nearest Access: Espot or Boí. Bus from Lleida.
One of Europe’s most important wetlands, home to diverse wildlife including the endangered Iberian lynx.
Nearest Access: El Rocío or Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Bus from Seville.
Home to the largest glacial lake in Spain, this park offers breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife.
Nearest Access: Puebla de Sanabria. Train and bus connections from Zamora.
More info: Sanabria Lake.
