Active tourism and nature

The beaches in Spain: world record in blue flags

If you would like to travel to one of the countries in the world with the best beaches, if you are concerned about preserving the environment and if you want your activities on the coast to be respectful of the environment, grab your swimsuit and come to Spain. ...

Active tourism and nature

Birdwatching in Spain, an alternative plan if you travel through Europe

Spain should be on the must-visit list of any bird lover. Its geographical location is ideal since hundreds of species from all over Europe and Africa migrate to Spain to nest and breed. That is why it has some of the most important bird watching centres in Europe.

St James' Way

The Camino de Santiago: an eco-friendly journey through Spain

If caring for the planet is as important to you as travelling, come and discover the Camino de Santiago, the oldest pilgrimage in Europe. On foot or by bicycle you will discover hundreds of kilometres of pure natural, cultural and gastronomic spectacle. ...

Active tourism and nature

What are the Nature Trails in Spain?

There are more than 10,800 kilometres of renovated old transport infrastructure that you can travel on foot, on a bike or on horseback. Take the offers more than 130 routes across Spain, built on disused canals, railway tracks, public paths and livestock trails; represent an ideal sustainable alternative to discover the rural environment and ...

Shopping

Eco and urban shopping

Shops offering sustainable, high-quality, local products are gaining popularity in Spain's urban centres. Large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia offer their visitors the opportunity to purchase organic products through a variety of options. ...

Shopping

Sustainable shopping in Spain

Sustainable shopping and the circular economy are the goal of more and more citizens who are concerned about the health of the planet. Recycle, reuse and reduce. Surely these three concepts sound familiar to you, right? These are the goals of many markets and shops throughout Spain that want to promote sustainability in the shopping process. ...

Urban

Barcelona on wheels. A unique way to discover the city

Cycling is healthy for both people and the environment, and it's a great way to explore new places at your own pace. Also, Barcelona has more than 250 kilometres of bike lanes to help you discover the city.

Urban

Have a sustainable holiday in Valencia

If you're looking for a great city for your next getaway, Valencia, European Green Capital 2024, is your next destination. Here you will find lots of sun, low pollution and a pioneer city in sustainability: Valencia has been the first city to measure and certify the carbon footprint of its tourist activity, in view of reducing it. ...

Do you know the destinations in the Tourism Sustainability Plans?

If you are also looking for a sustainable holiday, in a green destination, here are some locations whose conservation and environmental strategies have earned them a place in the Spanish government's Tourism Sustainability Plans. ...

Urban

Enjoy Madrid sustainably

More and more tourists are concerned about sustainable travel, and minimising their ecological footprint. In Madrid and its surroundings, you can make countless eco-friendly plans. Madrid awaits you!

Food

Sustainable wine tourism in the Spain's Wine Routes

When you come to visit Spain, you will find a whole culture of good food and wine knowledge. They might be right! Spain boasts more than 100 Protected Designations Origin (PDO), a seal that certifiesthe wine's high quality and its origin. ...

Urban

Getting around Bilbao sustainably

There are many ways to explore a city. Let's explore one of the most authentic options: aboard its modes of transport. Bilbao has a modern public transport network and there are also private systems offering unusual, and above all, sustainable tours. ...