Best nature and adventure destinations in Spain

Outdoor living has taken on a new value in our age of big cities. If you are one of those who want to take advantage of every moment of your vacation to spend it outdoors, breathing fresh air and battling the elements, Spain is the perfect destination for you.

Teide National Park in Tenerife

This beautiful national park extends around the Teide volcano which, at the same time, is the highest peak in Spain. An ideal destination to enjoy the best hiking trails in the mountains and to visit the crater of the volcano, for which you must make a reservation in advance. The colors of the environment will change as you move and you will discover one of the most beautiful natural areas of the country, in the heart of the Canary Islands. Perfect for those who practice climbing.

The Ordesa and Monte Perdido Pyrenees

The interior of the province of Huesca is home to the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees and the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, one of the largest in the country and one of the most ecologically and geologically important in the region. It has landscapes of sublime beauty, with valleys and mountains among which stand out the Cascada del Estrecho and Cascada Cola de Caballo, the Gradas de Soaso, the Añisclo Canyon and the Pineta Valley. In your visit you can not miss to taste the exquisite wines of Somontano.

The Picos de Europa

The provinces of Asturias, Cantabria and León have the honor of hosting the first national park created in Spain, which gave rise to many others that protect local fauna and flora and take care of local natural ecosystems. In this case it is the Picos de Europa National Park, with endless routes through mountains and lakes in which the Cares Route, the villages of Bulnes and Fuentes Dé and the Covadonga Lakes stand out. Although the Cantabrian and Leonese areas have a lot of charm, the Picos de Europa reach their maximum splendor in the Asturian part.

Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote

This is another natural park in the Canary Islands, in this case in Lanzarote, the island of volcanoes, a feature that marks the environment and ends up shaping a landscape full of roughness, many colors and a very steep coast. The volcanic activity is still very present in the place and you will be able to check its strength live and direct, without any kind of risk. An ideal visit to enjoy with family, friends or your partner.

Cabañeros and Tablas de Daimiel

Between the provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo lies the Cabañeros National Park, a natural area that stands out for its great variety of tree species that make up what is called a classic Mediterranean forest. It is a perfect destination for walking and breathing fresh air, enjoying an unprecedented calm and only two hours drive from the city of Madrid. And in Ciudad Real there is also a second national park that was declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, since it has one of the most important aquatic ecosystems in the country: the Tablas de Daimiel National Park.

The Atlantic Islands of Galicia

The islands of Ons, Cíes, Sálvora and Cortegada are protected areas located in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, close to the coast of the Galician province of A Coruña. They have a unique beauty, with the particular attraction that they remain in a virgin state, without having suffered any type of human intervention. Here you can enjoy nature in its deepest sense. They are usually in high demand by international tourism and receive many visitors a year, so it is advisable to book well in advance if you want to visit them.

Sierra Nevada

One of the most important destinations for lovers of snow and the sports practiced on this surface, especially skiing and snowboarding. But also a site of mountaineering and hiking tra ils that can be enjoyed all year round. Located in the province of Granada and covering part of the province of Almeria, it has an unparalleled wealth of flora and fauna. Golden eagles fly over the peaks while mountain goats climb the slopes at their feet. The silhouette of the Sierra Nevada is an iconic image of the city of Granada, which stretches at the foot of the mountain, with the Alhambra against this spectacular backdrop.

Doñana

Doñana National Park extends through the provinces of Cadiz, Seville and Huelva and is famous for its extensive marshlands, which are home to many exotic aquatic species of great beauty. It is also home to other geographical riches such as beaches, dunes and reserves. Another fundamental point of Doñana is that it is the refuge of the Iberian lynx, a feline native to Spain that is currently in danger of extinction.

Guadarrama Mountains

The extravagant rocks of whimsical shapes in La Pedriza and the Peñalara lagoon are just two of the many locations that make up the Sierra de Guadarrama, located between the provinces of Madrid and Segovia and one of the most visited nature destinations in Spain. An ideal environment for the practice of snow sports and for mountain climbers, where you will find a wide range of sports and guided outdoor activities.

Monfragüe National Park in Cáceres, Spain

This national park is located in the interior of the Extremadura province of Cáceres and is crossed by the Tajo and Tiétar rivers. A perfect place to visit with comfortable shoes and loose clothing and start a walk through its pastures, scrublands, forests and water trails, where the Salto del Gitano and the Mirador del Castillo de Monfragüe stand out. It is also a perfect environment for watching native birds such as black storks, Egyptian vultures, vultures and the exotic imperial eagle, now in danger of extinction.