All Things Natural: 10 of the most beautiful natural parks in Spain!

In addition to its rich cultural, historical and artistic heritage, Spain boasts a spectacular and diverse natural environment. Mountains, plains, dense forests, deserts, oceans… All the wonderful natural beauty can be seen in Spain.Let’s take a look at some of Spain’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

1 Cape Cruz Cabo de Creus Cape Cruz Nature Park is located at the northeastern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Eight municipalities are spread across the nearly 14-hectare reserve. It offers spectacular views of the bays along the Brava coast, as well as forests and meadows that dazzle visitors.

2 Ruidra Lagoon Lagunas de Ruidera.

Located in the Guadiana Valley, Ruydra Lagoon was created by the flow of 16 rivers and karst formations. Also located in this area is the Cave of Montesinos, a cave nearly 20 meters deep cut into reddish magnesia limestone.

3.Badnasreals Reserve.Bardenas Reales.

The Badnasreals Biological Reserve consists of a semi-desert landscape located in parts of Navarre and Aragon. Among them, the natural landscape formed by clay, gypsum and sandstone that would never have appeared in this area is amazing.

4.The Duraton River.Hoces del Rio Duraton.

There is no doubt that the Duraton River is one of the most beautiful natural parks in Spain. This area of meandering rivers, canyons and cypress forests is home to Europe’s largest population of griffins, eagles, vultures and golden eagles.

5.The SAN Bora Salt Pan.Las Salinas de Santa Pola.

The SAN Bora Salt Field Nature Park is an excellent example of the symbiosis between nature and man. This landscape was created by the activities of the salt industry in the area, and today it has become one of Valencia’s most fascinating wetland parks. There, flamingos, terns, gulls and other birds are easily seen.

6.Urbasa Andia Forest Park.Urbasa – Andia.

The Urbasadian Forest is known as the “enchanted forest” of Navarre. Here, two mountain ranges meet in a stunning idyllic setting between pastures and dense beech forests.

7.Fuentes del Narcea, Degana e Ibias Natural Park.

This nature park has some of the most enchanting green Spaces in Spain, and within its interior is one of the best preserved oak forests in Europe, home to wildlife such as foxes, wild cats, hares and deer.

8.Despena Peros Natural Park,Despenaperros.

Next to the Morena Mountains lies one of Spain’s most beautiful natural parks: Despena Peros. Because of its plateau, it was known as the last frontier of Spain centuries ago. A canyon with a 500-meter drop can be seen in this wilderness area.

9.Corona forest,Corona Forestal.

Located in Tenerife, Corona Forest Nature Park is a protected area filled with Canary Island pine and laurel trees. The more than 46,000 hectares of land is popular with tourists because of its topography, which resembles the surface of the moon.

10.Las Medulas Natural Park,Las Medulas.

The Las Medulas Natural Park in the El Bierzo region is the site of a Roman gold mine, a magical red land covered with chestnut and oak trees. The natural park has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its historical importance (providing centuries of gold to the Roman Empire).