Spain has many magnificent spaces – national parks, strict nature reserves and protected areas – where you can enjoy a more eco-friendly tourism: tourism when you will observe hundreds of different species and find a lot of inner peace.
Spain, the perfect destination for birds
Spain’s geographical location makes it one of the most important birdwatching centres in Europe, as hundreds of species from Europe and Africa migrate to Spain to nest and breed, or to escape other more extreme temperature zones. As well as migratory birds, Spain is also home to a huge variety of protected native species.
In Spain, the landscapes where the greatest concentrations of birds are to be found are conveniently accessible. Getting there is easy, and access to the birdwatching spots, towers and huts couldn’t be simpler. Getting there is usually very straightforward, thanks to the available transport options, both public and private.
Spain has more areas declared biosphere reserves by UNESCO than any other country in the world; to be exact there are no less than 55 natural areas with completely different landscapes where it’s easy to see some impressive species of birds in their own habitats.
Areas you can visit
There are areas of Spain where spotting specific species of birds is the main draw for tourists from all over the world who are passionate ornithologists. Some of the most important areas are: the mountain range of Andalusia —where you can see birds crossing the Strait of Gibraltar—, the plains of Navarre, the lush forests of Castile and Leon, the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees, in Extremadura, the marshlands of Doñana, the Albufera of Valencia, or the Delta del Ebro in Catalonia.
Enjoy birds and landscapes on a nature tourism trip with your partner, family or friends where there’s so much to learn when you’re immersed in the beauty of this natural world that feels a million miles away from daily life in the city
