Wandering About Spain

The Atlantic Islands of Galicia are home to one of the best nature reserves in Spain. There are several islands off the coast, among them the Cíes Islands, a vital habitat for seabirds and marine life. These islands are only open to visitors in the summer, when you can enjoy the beaches and get up close to marine life by snorkeling.

Walk up the trail to the Monte de Faro lighthouse to get beautiful views all around.

Located off the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the Cabrera Archipelago consists of 19 islands and natural attractions. There are caves, cliffs, and sandy beaches.

Visitors enjoy the 14th-century Cabrera Castle that overlooks the island. The Castle of Cabrera is one of the most representative historical landmarks of the archipelago. Located at the highest point of the main island, it played a key role in the defense of the territory and today stands as a symbol of Cabrera’s past.

Caldera de Taburiente is a lovely national park of the Canary Islands. A huge bowl-shaped volcano crater formed by erosion is a natural wonder with pine trees and majestic waterfalls.

Visit the Cascade of Colors Waterfall, an artificial waterfall with amazing colors, among them reds, greens, yellows, and oranges.

Donana National Park is located where the Guadalquivir River meets up with the Atlantic Ocean. There are many waterfowl and bird species making their home here.

You can hike or bike, exploring the park, as well as take a guided horseback ride or a cruise downriver.

Monfrague is a Spanish national park noted for its birdlife and a center for birdwatching. It is located in the center of a triangle formed by Plasencia, Trujillo, and the city of Cáceres within the province of Cáceres.

The park is known for having a large population of black vultures and other large birds of prey.

Visitors enjoy hiking in the deep gorges cut by the rivers and through rocky mountains.

Take a climb to the Montfrague Castle, where you can get spectacular views all around from the castle tower.

The Ordesa y Monte Peridido National Park is located in the Pyrenees Mountains on the border with France. The park offers amazing mountain landscapes, flowering flora, ancient glaciers, and waterfalls.

While hiking, you can head for the summit of Monte Perdido Peak, the third largest summit in the Pyrenees.

Picos de Europa was originally known as the Covadonga National Park and was the first national park established in Spain. Visitors love the amazing towering limestone peaks. Through the park run over 30 self-guided trails.

They’ll take you across the stone bridges in the medieval town of Potes (pictured above)

Get a bird’s-eye view all around in the Fuente Dé cable car, the longest single-span cable car in Europe.

Among the best national parks in Spain is Sierra de las Nieves, which was officially designated in 2021. This is an interesting mountain park that is home to diverse ecosystems and unique geology. Here you’ll find several rare tree species and fascinating wildlife.

Enjoy walking the forest trails and seeing the waterfalls.

Sierra Nevada National Park is the largest national park in Spain and home to the most enormous mountains on the Iberian Peninsula. The park offers a lot of outdoor recreation such as skiing, cycling, hiking, and rock climbing.

The park has diverse landscapes to explore, among them snow-covered peaks with glacial formations.

Teide National Park is the most visited national park in all of Europe and is located in the Canary Islands. It is home to stunning landscapes that were formed by volcanic action.

The highlight here is Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain with hiking trails lined with unique flora and fauna.