A person looking at Lake Calabazosa in the Somiedo Natural Park

Spanish nature reserves, considered the best destinations in Europe

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Get ready to find out why Spain's natural reserves are considered one of the main natural attractions on the European continent.With 55 Biosphere Reserves declared by UNESCO, you can enjoy its diversity of ecosystems and richness of natural landscapes.Keep reading and be surprised by 5 natural wonders in Spain.

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1. The Irati Forest (Navarra), one of the largest beech and fir forests in all of EuropeCrossed by the Zatoya and Anduña rivers, Irati is an immense green area of nearly untouched 17,000 hectares. You will be able to observe herds of deer. Hiking. And discover the fabulous legends of its valleys: Aezkoa and Salazar. 2. The Doñana National Park (Andalusia), more than 300 different speciies of birdsThe Doñana National Park is an ecosystem rich in fauna and flora. You will fall in love with its dunes, sands and spectacular marshes. All in an incredible mild and Mediterranean climate.

Above: Irati Reservoir © Gaizka Bilbao. Below: Flamingos at Doñana National Park

3. The Somiedo Natural Park (Asturias), a route between lakes. Somiedo will surprise you with its “brañas”, immense summer pastures with water and meadows. You will be able to explore its pure natural landscapes at your leisure. 4. The Bardenas Reales Natural Park(Navarra), a sea of clay and gypsum. An ideal destination for movie lovers, the desert landscape of the Bardenas appears in iconic series such as Game of Thrones. On foot or by bicycle, you can disconnect between dunes, plateaus and ravines from another galaxy. 5. The As Catedrais beach (Galicia), a work of natural art. Only when the tide goes out will you be able to walk among impressive arches and caves right on the seashore. You will be surrounded by crystal clear waters and corridors of white sand. Get ready to never forget this imposing Natural Monument.