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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? ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Amazing experiences in Spain's forests

Travellers are increasingly aware of the need to take care of forests, as they play a crucial role in biodiversity as natural carbon “sinks”. Spain is committed to reforesting 20,000 hectares a year between 2020 and 2050. Here, you will find thousands of hectares of forests in which to live endless eco-friendly experiences. ...

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Eco-friendly activities to enjoy nature in Spain

Your body wants nature, to breathe fresh air and make plans outdoors. And your mind asks you to be respectful of the environment and always look for sustainable activities. Both ideas are possible with the six plans below. They are just a small sample of some of the eco-friendly plans available to do in nature in Spain.

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Discover the Greenways, on the train

What about going on a hiking route, on foot or on a bike, through old rehabilitated train tracks and in the middle of nature? In Spain, you can find more than 3,400 kilometres of these routes. You can tour these Greenways throughout the year, although spring is the best time to explore these easy, perfectly signposted paths. ...

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Sustainable plans for you to do in Spain's National Parks

Still don't know the wonders that Spain's national parks have to offer? High mountain areas, green expanses stretching to the horizon, walks alongside unique flora, meadowland where you will be surrounded by native fauna... This is what awaits you in Spain's 16 national parks. ...

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Discover the best sustainable diving destinations in Spain

Spain has approximately 8,000 kilometres of coastline, and is therefore an ideal destination for diving lovers, increasingly aware of protecting and conserving these unique natural spaces. Sustainable diving is when the diver respects marine life, uses their equipment responsible and does not alter the oceanic plant and animal life in any way. ...