In Spain, you will find natural places with great biodiversity. Protected areas where plant and animal life enjoy their freedom; perfect places for bird watching.

A group of flamingos rest in the marshlands of the Guadalquivir in the Doñana National Park, Huelva
A group of flamingos rest in the marshlands of the Guadalquivir in the Doñana National Park, Huelva

Doñana National Park

Between Huelva, Seville and Cadiz there are three ecosystems. Together, they create one of the greatest biodiversity-rich areas in Europe. Marshlands, mobile dunes and reserves house many migratory and endangered birds, such as the imperial eagle. On this park more than 200,000 birds visit this park every year, of about 300 different species.

Left: Little bustard/Centre: Panoramic view of the Cabañeros National Park/Right: Black vultures in the Cabañeros National Park, Ciudad Real
Left: Little bustard/Centre: Panoramic view of the Cabañeros National Park/Right: Black vultures in the Cabañeros National Park, Ciudad Real

Cabañeros National Park

On this park where you can walk through the great Mediterranean forest of Europe, with more than 22 plant species of interest or in a situation of vulnerability. Furthermore, it has been a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) since 1988, with 198 species, three of which are in danger of extinction worldwide.

View of the Picos de Europa National Park, Asturias
View of the Picos de Europa National Park, Asturias

Picos de Europa National Park

This is National Park the oldest National Park in Spain. Its more than 64,000 hectares cover an area between Asturias, Castile and Leon and Cantabria. Due to its height, you will be able to see a large number of birds of prey. And, with some luck, you may find some western capercaillie, an endangered indigenous species.

Left: Bearded Vulture/Centre: Hiker touring the “Faja de las flores”, in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Huesca/Right: Bearded vulture flying over Monte Perdido, Huesca
Left: Bearded Vulture/Centre: Hiker touring the “Faja de las flores”, in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Huesca/Right: Bearded vulture flying over Monte Perdido, Huesca

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

This is the second National Park oldest national park in Spain and has been awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO. It is located in Huesca and encompasses part of the Pyrenees: here you will see primarily birds of prey, including the bearded vulture, one of the largest.

Enjoying birds and seeing how they live together in different parts of Spain is sure to be an unforgettable experience.