Spain, an accessible destination for people with disabilities

Travelling in Spain can be easy for people with motor, visual, mental or hearing disabilities. We provide important information for organising your trip and some tools and tips that will be useful to you for enjoying 100% accessible holidays. ...

Rural tourism

Sustainable family getaways

Would you like to plan a sustainable getaway that will thrill the whole family? In Spain, there are a wide variety of ecotourism activities suitable for children and adults: From adventure sports with low environmental impact to stays at organic farms, birdwatching or stargazing. ...

Food

Explore sustainable wineries and oil mills in Spain

Spain's wineries and olive oil mills enjoy great prestige throughout the world for the quality of their wines and olive oils. Growing recognition thanks to best practices, focusing on environmental respect, sustainability and making the local economy more dynamic, starting from growing vines and olives to the manufacturing of products and ...

Rural tourism

Disconnect in sparsely populated villages in Spain

Back in the 1960s, some villages in rural Spain began to empty out as many of their inhabitants moved to the cities in search of new opportunities. Today, they are places where you can feel welcomed by the kindness of their neighbours because, rather than villages with few inhabitants, they are considered a family of many members. ...

EDEN: European destinations of excellence

What are the European destinations of excellence? The EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence) are a project promoted by the European Union that seeks the recognition of sustainable tourism management. This initiative is active since 2006 and biannual since 2012, and recognises each country on a common theme. ...

Active tourism and nature

18 geoparks in Spain: unravelling the history of the earth

Did you know Spain is the world’s second ranking country in UNESCO biosphere reserves? At first glance, geoparks are natural spaces with landscapes of extraordinary beauty. But visitors can discover much more: their mountains, rock formations, and soil all reveal the history of humanity and our planet. ...

Active tourism and nature

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. ...

Food

Buy local and seasonal at gastronomic markets

Spain is full of gastronomic markets where you can taste and smell some of its most typical products. Many of them can be considered sustainable, as they offer local, ecological and seasonal products, in addition to minimising food waste and the use of plastics Many of these places have a very unique historical architecture, preserve their ...

Active tourism and nature

Discover Spanish nature through these Greenways

If you have been thinking about making a sustainable getaway for some time, either cycling or on foot, and you feel like exploring unique natural landscapes... Get started with the Senda del Oso, the Tajuña and the Alcaraz Greenways. Enjoy authentic landscape richness on routes representative of the local plant and animal life.

Active tourism and nature

Spain's Greenways, rail trails through nature

The Greenways are abandoned railway lines converted to trails, perfect for hiking or cycling in a natural setting. Why? Because they are easily accessible paths, comfortable for walking or cycling at any age or fitness level; no motor vehicles are allowed on them, they go through beautiful landscapes and bring us to locations rich in culture. ...

Active tourism and nature

Travelling solo? The Spanish greenways are perfect for you

The Greenways are old railway tracks converted into passable paths, which you can travel by bike or on foot. And they are perfect for travelling alone and at your own pace. Also, some former stations are now hotels, hostels or information centres. Spain boasts more than 3,400 kilometres of greenways. You will be spoiled for choice. ...

Active tourism and nature

Wild life, the lesser known Spanish fauna

Due to its different climates and distinct regions, the fauna of Spain is widely diverse, with a large number of endemic species. In fact, it is home to the largest number of vertebrates in all of Europe. Surely the Iberian lynx or the brown bear are familiar to you, but in Spain there are many more unique species such as the following: