Natural and National Parks in Spain. Activity, wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. The natural history of Spain ...

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), once critically endangered, has reached its highest population ever recorded. As of 2024, there are 2,401 wild Iberian lynxes across Spain and Portugal. This 19% ...

Doñana National and Natural Park is bursting with life this spring, thanks to a season of heavy rains. The once-parched marshlands have returned to their former glory, offering a rare spectacle of ...

Updated 2024 Population Figures Highlight Growth and Ongoing Challenges The brown bear (Ursus arctos) has been making a cautious comeback in Spain over the last two decades. Two geographically ...

Doñana Expected to Rejoin the Green List Before Summer The Andalusian regional government anticipates that Doñana National Park will be reinstated on the International Union for Conservation of Nature ...

The Odiel Marshes have been negatively impacted by plastic waste, fishing debris, and litter from nearby urban areas, threatening local wildlife and plant species. Among the affected species is the ...

Spain, a country renowned for its vibrant coastal regions and captivating cities that often overshadow a treasure nestled within its heartland. While the majority of tourists flock to the sun-kissed ...

Embarking on a wildlife and walking holiday in Spain offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. To help you plan your adventure, ...

Spain is a country filled with diverse landscapes, stunning natural parks, and hidden gems that are often off the beaten path. While public transportation can get you to major cities and tourist spots ...

The idea of reintroducing wolves in other parts of Spain and Europe has faced similar difficulties. Wolves provide important ecological benefits, such as controlling populations of wild boar and other ...

The 2023 wolf population monitoring surveys published by the Andalusian government conclude that the Iberian wolf is extinct across the entire region. This is the first time the extinction of this ...

Good news for Iberian lynx conservation efforts. A total of twelve Iberian lynx cubs born, have successfully been raised at the El Acebuche Breeding Centre in Doñana in 2024. This is a significant ...