Explore Spain’s wildlife and walking regions by area. Discover natural parks and find guided tours to plan your nature trip.

Here at Wildside Holidays, we have always focused on Spain’s natural parks, hiking routes, and the unique blend of culture and wildlife that make this country so special. While Spain’s big cities and ...

The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of ...

Spain boasts several prime regions for such holidays, including Andalusia, the Pyrenees, the Picos de Europa, and Extremadura. Each offers unique landscapes and diverse wildlife. The Natural Park of ...

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% ...

In response to this dire situation, more than 500 researchers banded together last spring to issue a manifesto. This plea called for the transfer of 17 cubic hectometers of water from the Tajo-Segura ...

In the heart of the Iberian Highlands, the resurgence of black vultures in Spain unfolds through dedicated conservation efforts. In Alto Tajo Nature Park and the Sierra de la Demanda, new nests ...

What is the best time of year for wildlife holidays in Spain? Spain is a country of extraordinary natural diversity, offering a vast array of landscapes and ecosystems that are home to some of ...

Contrary to popular beliefs, myths legends and downright non truths, there are only two species of rats in Spain. The black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). In Spain, there ...

World-class service at Hacienda del Conde. A member of the “Meliá Collection”. Featuring free WiFi, 3 restaurants and 2 pools, Hacienda del Conde member of the “Meliá Collection” is a luxury hotel ...

The Iberian Imperial Eagle Working Group, made up of representatives of environmental agencies from Spain and Portugal and with the advice of experts and specialized entities, has presented the ...

The Spanish fly beetle, also known as the blister beetle or Lytta vesicatoria, is a species of beetle that has gained notoriety due to its historical use as an aphrodisiac. It is crucial to emphasize ...