Nature of Spain - national parks and reserves for active recreation

The relief of Spain is diverse. There are about 400 different national parks and reserves in the country. Here, you can find desert and mountain landscapes, marine and tropical zones, as well as a volcanic terrain. Most national parks and reserves are in the Canary Islands and the Balearic archipelago. One of the most popular among tourists is Teide Park on the island of Tenerife belonging to the Canary Islands. The park is located around the highest point of the country, the volcano Teide. The reserve features a desert landscape. Travelers are usually eager to make an ascent to the vent of the volcano. The funicular is waiting for those who do not want to go on foot.

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The Canary Islands boast another national park, Garajonay. It preserves moist laurel forests, which covered the whole of Europe in ancient times. One of the best natural reserves is the National Park of the Cabrera Archipelago. More than 80% of its territory falls on the water surface. The archipelago is located away from the mainland. It's uninhabited, due to which its flora and fauna practically did not change. It's prohibited to sail there. Tourists are given a license to visit, which is active during 1 day only. Colonies of seagulls live in the archipelago; dolphins inhabit the water around isles. Tourists will also be able to visit the fortress built in the 14th century, a museum, and a souvenir shop.

Perhaps the most picturesque national park in Spain is in Aragon. In Ordesa and Monte Perdido, you can see the classical landscapes of the Pyrenees, which include mountains, canyons, gorges, waterfalls, and glaciers. The highest point of the park is the mountain of Monte Perdido. There are picturesque lakes with glacial water, beech and poplar forests at its foothills. Canyons of the park resemble the rocks of the Grand Canyon. The waterfall of the Cola Caballo can be found in the gorge of Anisko. Brown bears and vultures live in the park. There are pedestrian and horse routes featuring picturesque views. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Picos de Europa Park is no less popular among fans of walking tours. There is a huge number of routes for trekking, mountaineering, and hiking trails. Different kinds of birds of prey, wild boars, Iberian wolves, and colonies of bats live in the gorges. The park is equipped with observation platforms, one of which, Fuente De, has a glass floor. You can climb it by the cable car. Another mountain park, Sierra Nevada, is known primarily for its ski resorts. On the territory of the park, there is also a Tibetan monastery, where believers make pilgrimages.

The National Park of the Atlantic Islands in Galicia is another place with an amazing landscape. The park is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal part is occupied by picturesque beaches with white quartz sand. The rest of the territory is overgrown with laurel and beech forests. Along the coast dolphins, seagulls, crested cormorants, and auks live. Rodas Beach located on the junction of the islands, is one of the most beautiful in the world. An amazingly rich flora waits for tourists in the Cabaneros Park in the central part of the country. The Iberian lynx lives in the forest of the park. You can also meet unique birds, including the black stork and Adalbert's eagle. You can get to Cabaneros, as well as to most other parks, during tours.

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Famous places and sights of Spain

Ronda

From the series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”

The town of Ronda is located in the province of Malaga in Spain. It is located at an altitude of about 760 meters above sea level in a very beautiful and inaccessible mountainous area. Guadalevin River flows through the town. This makes the atmosphere even more unique here. The very first town was formed in this mountainous area during the Roman Empire. Its visitors can admire historical monuments of various eras today. You can enter the town via one of three bridges. They were built over a deep canyon.

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Castellfullit de la Roca

From the series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”

The amazing town of Castellfollit de la Roca is located in Catalonia. It is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the region. This miniature city is located on a basalt cliff. Its length is about 1,000 meters. The first village was formed in its place in the middle ages. Locals used volcanic rock to build their homes. Many of the buildings in this town are located on the very edge of the cliff. Therefore, it seems that they can fall at any time.

Castellfollit de La Roca is located on a basalt plateau. Its height is about 50 meters. There is only one street in the town. The houses are arranged in two rows here. About a thousand people live in this unusual stone town permanently. Many travelers visit it as part of a sightseeing tour in the nature reserve of the Garrotxa zone. This … Read all

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Nature of Spain - national parks and reserves for active recreation

Ronda

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