Tejera Negra beech forest

The beech trees of Tejera Negra became established in ancient times when the climate was colder and wetter. These trees now find refuge in shady valleys and on northern slopes, with fog, wind, rain and hardly any sun.

Aiako Harria Natural Park

The Aiako Harria Natural Park is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the easternmost part of the province of Guipúzcoa. It covers the municipalities of Irún, Oiartzun, Rentería, Hernani and Donostia.

Aigüamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park

The park is a diverse set of ecosystems that provide refuge for many animal species, especially birds.

Spain's beech forests declared World Heritage Sites

The beech forests of Montejo (Madrid), Tejera Negra (Castile La Mancha), Lizardoia and Aztaparreta (Navarre), Cuesta Fría and Canal de Asotín (Castile and Leon) are part of the “Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe”, which have been awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO.

Trasmiera ecopark

It has been recognised by the European Commission as a European Destination of Excellence (EDEN), for its sustainable tourism proposal. It is part of the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Nature Reserve.

Peña Cabarga

In the Reserve, sharp points, escarpments, vertical faces and the labyrinth of 'callejones'. abound

Sierra de Grazalema Nature Reserve

The Sierra de Grazalema is located between the Andalusian provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, and is the site of an important relictual area of Spanish fir, a tree which has become the symbol of these mountains. ...

Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve

The islands of Miño, located within the river course, have luxuriant forests and inland pools, with important aquatic flora and fauna. The upper Miño River marks the boundaries of a vast territory known as Terras do Miño. ...

Río Eo, Osco y Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve

Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve

Sierra del Rincón, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005, is only an hour's drive from Madrid.

Cultural Landscape of the Sierra de Tramontana

The Tramontana mountain range runs parallel to the northwest coast of the island of Mallorca. It was awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO for its unique agricultural landscape, featuring hydraulic systems of medieval origin.

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Cabo de Gata is located in the south-easternmost point of the province of Almería. Its stretch of coastline is marked by cliffs, coves and beaches. This nature reserve was also declared a biosphere reserve in 1997. It spans across the entire region of Cabo de Gata and part of its surroundings.

Fuerteventura Biosphere Reserve

With an area of 1,658 square kilometres, Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. UNESCO declared the island and its marine habitat a Biosphere Reserve in 2009.

Protected Landscape of San Juan de la Peña and Monte Oroel

This Protected Landscape (Huesca region) stands out for a combination of nature and culture, as it combines the typical landscape of the Pyrenean mid-mountain with one of the most important monasteries of the Early Middle Ages and the first royal pantheon of Aragon, the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña.

Protected Landscape of Los Campeches, Tigaiga and Ruíz

The geological processes that have occurred over the centuries have resulted in a uniquely beautiful natural landscape in this park, dominated by a diverse range of volcanic materials.

Pas Valley

It is part of the Valles Pasiegos region, in Cantabria. In addition to lush nature, it boasts a distinctive agricultural landscape shaped over five centuries and a rich cultural and ethnographic heritage. ...

Valderejo Nature Reserve

Valderejo Nature Reserve is situated in the province of Álava. The uniqueness of this open space resides in the diversity of its flora and fauna.

Islote de Lobos Nature Reserve

The Islet of Lobos is a small isle situated to the north of Fuerteventura, from which it is separated by around 2 Km. It houses very valuable habitats in magnificent condition.

Babia Biosphere Reserve

This area, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2004, boasts a diverse flora and abundant fauna.

Bay of Cádiz Natural Park

The park is home to diverse ecosystems, including beaches, dunes, lagoons, marshes and estuaries, inviting visitors to enjoy both its landscape and its valuable birdlife and vegetation.

Upper Manzanares River Basin Biosphere Reserve

In the northwest of the Community of Madrid lies the Upper Manzanares River Basin Regional Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1992. Altitudes ranging from 600 to 2,300 metres create a landscape of peaks, low mountains and plains, home to a multitude of Mediterranean species.

Iberian Plateau Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

With 1,132,607 hectares, it is the largest reserve in the Iberian Peninsula.

Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Natural Park

Also known as Sierra de Ayllón, this natural space preserves the rugged north-western edge of the Guadalajara region, very sparsely populated and possessing exceptional value in terms of botanicals, scenery and wildlife.

El Hondo Natural Park

El Hondo Natural Park is located in the Baix Vinalopó region, near the municipalities of Elche/Elx and Crevillente, in the province of Alicante.