Explore Spain’s unspoiled nature, discover its incomparable biological diversity and learn about the preservation initiatives adopted to minimise the human footprint on the environment. Learn all about our most iconic and threatened wild animals, attend ecological festivals and sample the
local cuisine and products.
Increased social awareness has brought about new options in urban transport in Spain. Apart from public transport (bus, metro, tram and suburban railway) there are now alternative ways to get about cleanly and comfortably. Not only in the large provincial capitals, there are now many towns and cities which have created bike lanes and public bicycle hire suitable for touring their historical town centres and main tourist resorts.
Choose suppliers who provide good quality, and respect human rights and the environment.
Make careful use of natural resources like water and energy. Always re-use the towels and only use the air-conditioning where absolutely necessary.
Try to generate as little waste as possible, especially plastics. Use reusable canteens and bottles. Make a habit of using bags made of cloth.
You can always recycle even when you're on holiday. Always dispose of waste in a suitable place.
When visiting sensitive ecosystems, like protected natural areas, find out how this can be done causing the lowest possible impact.
When buying presents and souvenirs, looking for something which expresses the local culture. You' ll be helping the economy of the places you visit and promoting cultural diversity.
