Spain has an area of 1,226 km2 dedicated to national parks. The Pyrenees have the greatest wildlife habitats in the whole of Europe. Alpine wildlife merges with the Mediterranean; thus there is a great platform for activities and interest. The national parks are a must visit when one is on holiday in Spain.

Donana national park is a great place and is located in Huelva and Seville provinces near Guadalquivir river mouth. The area occupied by the national park is 50,720 hectares. There are three ecosystems here that include wetlands, coastal dunes as well as marshes. There are also the stunning Atlantic beaches in the park and so there is plenty to be experienced here.

The climate is just wonderful. In winter, temperatures are as low as 8 degrees; thus it is an ideal place for the birds migrating to the continent of Africa. It is also a great place for the winter animals.

Tablas de Daimiel Park occupies 1,982 hectares and is found in a region called La Mancha Humeda. The area has large plains that also possess wetlands as well as endoreic areas. Here you can find some 200+ bird species.

Montana de Covadonga national park on the other hand covers an area of 17,000 hectares. It is near Picos de Europa mountain range and is between Dobra and Cares rivers. There is a natural habitat of plant and animal species. Some of the species face extinction and include the capercaille and royal eagle.

Ordesa national park covers 16,000 hectares. It is in Huesca Pyrenees. There is a very natural enclave and here you will also find mountain goats. The goats are the only herd in the Pyrenees.

Lago de Sant Maurici and Aigues tortes cover 10,230 hectares. It is quite isolated and here you will see great cascades as well as mountain lakes on valleys formed by ancient glaciers. It is a spectacular sight.

Canadas del Teide national park covers some 13,500 hectares. It is found on Tenerife Island. The Teide Mountain has volcanic origins and is actually 3,317 meters in height. The cape has snow which is a great contrast as the weather on the island is subtropical. The flora here is the exclusive Autoconous species which are fifty in number. They do not grow anywhere else.

Timanfaya national park covers 5,170 hectares. It is on the island called Lanzarote and has some volcanic formations of the 19th and 18th centuries. It also has Autoconous species of plants as well as the haria lizard.


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