Donana National Park, Plaza de Espana, etc. are some of the famous
wildlife parks in Spain. The wildlife parks at Spain allow the tourists to watch the animals in their natural habitat. The wildlife parks of Spain also allow the tourists to indulge in adventure sports such as hiking, observing animals, cycling, bird watching and camping.
Spain houses a large number of national and wildlife parks. The growth in the number of wildlife parks in Spain is due to the endeavor of the government of Spain. With the introduction of the new conservation minded legislation, national parks has proliferated greatly within the territory of Spain.
An estimate of some of the major wildlife parks in Spain is given below:
- Brazo Del Este Natural Area - Situated about 20 kilometers from Seville in the river estuary of Guadalquivirm Bel Del Este Natural Area is one of the most popular wildlife parks in Spain. The wildlife park is surrounded by rice plains and farmland and is known to a wetland area. Some of the characteristic features of the park is given below:
- Egrets, spoonbills, herons, glossy ibises, bitterns, etc. are some of species found in this region.
- Brazo Del Este Natural Area is known for its ornithological richness.
- Ultera Natural Reserve - Ultera Natural Reserve is one of the most popular national parks in Spain. Hiking, cycling, camping, bird watching, observing animals, etc. are some of the activities that adds delight to tourism at Ultera Natural Reserve. Among the distinctive features of the national park are:
- Mallards, coots, wigeons, pochards, shovelers, grebes, purple gallinules, flamingoes, cattle egrets, little egrets, white-headed ducks, etc. are commonly found in the national park.
- The best season to visit Ultera Natural Reserve is during spring or during the winter months.
Besides these national parks, we also come across a number of other wildlife parks in Spain. To name a few:
- Laguna Del Gossque Natural Reserve
- Lantejuela Natural Reserve
- Sierra Norte Natural Park
- Parque Nacional Donana
These national parks form an integral part of tourism in Spain. These wildlife parks help the tourists to enjoy the serenity of nature, together with the playfulness of the animals.
