Nature of Spain - national parks and reserves for active recreation

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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Spain
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National and city parks of Spain
♥ Natural Park 'Aiako Harria' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Aiguamolls de l`Empordà' . On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Aizkorri-Aratz' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Alt Pirineu' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Alto Tajo' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Aralar' . On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'Archipielago de Cabrera' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Archipiélago de Chinijo' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Armañón' . On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Aiako Harria' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Aiguamolls de l`Empordà' . On the map


♥ Nacional Park 'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Aizkorri-Aratz' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Alt Pirineu' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Alto Tajo' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Aralar' . On the map


♥ Nacional Park 'Archipielago de Cabrera' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Archipiélago de Chinijo' . On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Armañón' . On the map


Famous places and sights of Spain
Ronda
From the series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”
The territory of the town is divided into two parts today – the old and the new one. The Puente Nuevo Bridge is a kind of border between them. This bridge was built in the early 18th century. It remains unchanged from the moment of construction. Many travelers prefer to climb down into … Read all
Castellfullit de la Roca
From the series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”
Castellfollit de La Roca is located on a basalt plateau. Its height is about 50 meters. There is only one street in the town. The houses are arranged in two rows here. About a thousand people live in this unusual stone town permanently. Many travelers visit it as part of a sightseeing tour in the nature reserve of the Garrotxa zone. This … Read all

Photogallery of Spain
Cultural sights in regions of Spain
The excursion to Historical Museum (Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat) will leave only positive memories. This museum is located in an old palace of the 15th century. In the museum you will see most unusual collections - kitchen utensils, historical artifacts, ancient paintings and portraits of famous people of Catalonia. Fans of ecotourism will definitely enjoy a walk in the foothills of Montseny. A beautiful National Park is located here, so you will find numerous hiking trails in the region. The … Read more

Parque del Retiro is simply the best place for hiking and outdoor recreation. The park is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of 140 hectares. Several centuries ago Philip IV liked having rest in this beautiful garden. It is also worth making a walk in the picturesque quarter named La Morera. This is the place where first settlers of the city built their homes. Until the 11th century a large Arab fortress was located on the site of the quarter. Even nowadays tourists will see … Read more

Among the historical attractions that have managed to survive we should definitely mention the famous Gold Tower. Nowadays this place of interest houses the exhibition of Maritime Museum. The tower was built in 1120. Its roof was laid out with bricks made of clay, which shone like gold under the sun rays. This is where the name of the tower comes from. Reales Alcazares palace is a beautiful architectural attraction. Nowadays everyone can walk through beautiful rooms and spacious corridors of … Read more

Iglesia de Sant Jaume is widely known among the religious sites of the city. The beautiful cathedral is distinguished not only by its unique architectural shape and skillful design of the facade, but also by the richest selection of valuable artifacts and ancient icons that decorate its halls. Aigera Park is a no less interesting object of excursions. The design of the park is the result of work of the renowned architect Ricardo Bofill. Visitors of the park continuously praise its original … Read more

Vacationers should definitely not forget to visit Architect's Garden. Every year this sight attracts hundreds of thousands of travelers. The garden, which is a former residence of the Moorish rulers, was built in the first half of the 14th century. Antique doors are the symbolic entrance to the garden. Right behind the doors you will find the beautiful palace complex of Alhambra. While walking in the territory of the palace, you will find a stunning cypress grove that is called Paseo de los … Read more

Vacationers should definitely not forget to visit Science Center, which is located just a few steps away from the pond. This is a beautiful hemispherical building. The total square of the large-scale complex of is more than 350 thousand square meters. Every day Science Center holds interesting lectures and laser shows devoted to natural science topics. Here you can watch films about mysteries of nature and great discoveries of scientists, visit the local planetarium and see interesting … Read more

Another remarkable historical landmark is the Catalan Farmhouse (La Masia Catalana of Salou). The farmhouse is executed in keeping with the best traditions of country life. The house is a typical dwelling of local farmers. The complex offers a completely restored decoration of the premises being usual a few centuries ago. The farmhouse keeps a collection of ancient farm implements and things of daily life of farmers. An essential part of the historical complex is cattle. Tourists visiting the … Read more

However the travelers have a chance to visit another place of tourist interest – Castle of Sant Joan which was built in 11th century. The castle had frequently protected and rescued the city from invaders. In the course of the history the castle has been severely harmed and partially destroyed. Recently the total reconstruction of the castle was finished. The architects have managed to renovate the tower of the castle and equip an observation platform there. Those who crave to catch a … Read more
