Spain can boast of having a varied and rich geography of infinite value, being able to find deserts, mountains, rivers, wetlands, volcanoes, ravines, islands, glaciers, dunes … The problem is that, in general, human beings do not do everything that it is in our hands for the optimal conservation of ecosystems. For this reason, a century ago the National Parks Network was created, which today includes 15 parks spread throughout the territory.
To be part of this group of protected spaces, it is essential to meet certain requirements: be a space of high natural and cultural value; that the human impact is minimal; have unique fauna, flora or geomorphological formations; be representative of the Spanish natural heritage … Today at Vuela Viajes we want you to know each of the National Parks of Spain. Can you come with us?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Located in the Catalan province of Lleida, the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park surprises with its more than 200 lakes , the impressive cliffs of “Els Encantats” and its high mountain meanders.
Cabrera Archipelago
The Cabrera Archipelago National Maritime-Terrestrial Park is just over an hour by boat from Mallorca and is the best example of undisturbed island ecosystems in the Spanish Mediterranean.
Cabañeros
In the heart of Spain, specifically in the provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo, we find the Cabañeros National Park, a refuge for large birds of prey , black storks and other endangered species.
Caldera de Taburiente
The Caldera de Taburiente National Park is located on La Palma. It is a huge circus 8 kilometers in diameter that has acquired the appearance of a caldera after multiple volcanic eruptions , large landslides and the erosive force of water.
Doñana
Beach, dunes, preserves, marsh and unique species is what we can find in the Doñana National Park, which extends through the provinces of Huelva, Seville and Cádiz.
Garajonay
We return to the Canary Islands to tell you about the Garajonay National Park, located in La Gomera. Here we can find one of the most emblematic and unique forests in Spain.
Atlantic Islands
The Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia extends from the Arousa estuary to that of Vigo and offers cliffs, bushes, dunes, beaches, different sea beds and a large number of species.
Monfragüe
In the center of the province of Cáceres we find the Monfragüe National Park, a true sanctuary for bird watching.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido
The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is located in the province of Huesca, and offers natural and scenic excellence , being able to find from extremely arid high areas, to green valleys covered by forests and meadows.
Peaks of europe
The Picos de Europa National Park spans Asturias, León and Cantabria and represents the ecosystems linked to the Atlantic forest. In addition, they present the largest limestone formation in Atlantic Europe.
Sierra de Guadarrama
In the provinces of Madrid and Segovia we find the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, which is part of the Central System. It is a privileged refuge for biodiversity.
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada National Park extends through the provinces of Granada and Almería, offering a landscape of steep peaks covered with snow and ice.
Daimiel Tables
In the province of Ciudad Real is the Tablas de Daimiel National Park, a wetland practically unique in Europe that is an exceptional habitat for fauna linked to the aquatic environment.
Teide
The Teide National Park is the largest and oldest of the Canarian National Parks. Its volcanic cones and lava flows form an extraordinary set of colors and shapes.
Timanfaya
Finally, we have to talk about the Timanfaya National Park, which is located in the province of Lanzarote. It is a beautiful place in which black and reddish tones predominate.