Spain, one of the pioneers creating the “Law of National Parks” (BOE-A-1916-5866) on 8th of December 1916, declared first National Parks in 1918.
It were “Picos de Europa” and “Ordesa y Monte Perdido“.
Left in the valleys, on the shoreline or in the mountains, these are treasures created by Earth, maintained by generations to let us feel the exquisite natural beauty.
Here can be found impressive places of national interest with exceptional values declared Protected Areas, Nature Parks, National Parks, Regional Parks, Nature Reserves or Natural Monuments aiming to preserve the uniqueness for next generations.
Protected Area
Área Protegida – location of ecological, natural or cultural value receiving the protection and limiting human activities.
Nature Park
Parque Natural – location with notable natural value where coexistence of human activity and nature shows minimal impact.
National Park
Parque Nacional – ecosystem showing low or none human impact. Ensure preservation and scientific knowledge of its natural and cultural values for future.
Regional Park
Parque Regional – protected area on the regional level having special natural values or values of tourism.
Nature Reserve
Reserva Natural – protected or semi-protected area aiming to preserve unique ecosystem and biodiversity.
Natural Monument
Monumento Natural – exceptional formation of geological, historical or other value requiring special protection.
El Torcal de Antequera
Province of Málaga, Andalucía
Tablas de Daimiel
Province of Ciudad Real, Castilla La-Mancha
Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Province of Almería, Andalucía
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