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.

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. ...

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.

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

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. ...

Active tourism and nature

Enjoy nature with 100% responsible tourism

On holiday in Spain, you can enjoy nature with environmentally friendly activities and tourism. There are many protected natural spaces known for their sustainable tourism options.

Active tourism and nature

Wildlife: flora and fauna watching in Spain

Discover Spain's natural wild attractions in protected nature areas, and help towards their conservation. In Spain, you can find “the 5 great of the Iberian fauna”: Brown bear, Iberian lynx, wolf, Iberian imperial eagle and black vulture. Bring your camera to enjoy optimal conditions for nature photography. We challenge you to immortalise life.

Active tourism and nature

Stargazing in Spain

When you are on holiday you probably like to go out for dinner at night and walk around a well-lit area, but have you tried turning off the light and looking at the sky? Have you ever seen the rings around Saturn through a telescope? ...

Food

Organic production experiences: enjoyment at the source

In Spain, there are more than 50,000 organic operators, and 83% are primary producers. As a result, you can enjoy a wide range of organic production experiences that will immerse you in smells, flavours and sensations. Gaining first-hand knowledge of the uniqueness of Spanish ecological products will awaken unforgettable emotions.

Active tourism and nature

The reasons why Spain is the ideal place for birdwatching

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.

Shopping

Eco-friendly souvenirs so you can remember your family holiday forever

An increasingly valued trend is to buy sustainable souvenirs. In Spain, there has been a boom in local businesses that care for the environment, and it is very easy to find ecological and equally surprising gifts. This is an increasingly popular eco-friendly option. ...