Sustainable Tourism in Spain
Sustainable destinations in Spain
Some of the most fascinating places in Spain have adopted good practices which comply with the requirements for environmental, social and economic preservation.
El Hierro
Canary Islands
The smallest of the Canary Islands is a haven of sustainability thanks to the revolutionary implementation of renewable energies, innovative recycling programmes and the promotion of electric vehicles.
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Alava
The clean air and the abundance of green spaces in the capital of the Basque Country/Euskadi provide a good example for other cities. There is a magnificent historical old town, officially recognised as a Monumental Complex in 1997, which has preserved its medieval layout and is home to a great selection of bars and restaurants.
La Garrotxa
Girona
In the interior of the province of Girona (Catalonia) you’ll find this unique place: a nature reserve full of volcanoes, craters and basalt lava flows covered by dense vegetation. In the north, in the area called Alta Garrotxa, the landscape is steeper and more rugged.
La Palma
Canary Islands
Atmospheric conditions on the island of La Palma make it one of the best places in the world for watching the stars.
The absence of light pollution and the inherent climatic and atmospheric conditions led to its declaration as the world’s first Starlight Reserve.
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve,
Vizcaya
This is a wetland with numerous ecosystems which is home to species of animals and vegetation which are very important for the area’s ecological balance, like the osprey, the spoonbill and the bittern.
Formentera
Balearic Islands
There is a secret treasure hidden under the turquoise-blue waters around
the Balearic Islands: the fields of posidonia oceanica seagrass, declared a
World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. This indigenous Mediterranean plant covers 7,650 hectares around the Island of Formentera.
Delta de l’Ebre Nature Reserve
Tarragona
The largest wetland in Catalonia harbours a wealth of natural features, as well as incredible landscapes and idyllic beaches. Take a walk through the park’s rice fields at sunset, explore the maritime fluvial island of Buda by bicycle or take a kayak to discover the delights of such a special place as this.
Sierra Espuña
Murcia
This sanctuary for active tourism is the largest forest mass in the Region of Murcia. This regional park complies with the ECST and is firmly committed to sustainability, adopting all kinds of initiatives to protect the lushest environment in southeast Spain.
Lanzarote
Canary Islands
The island of volcanoes is a unique moonscape. It’s covered with craters, ravines and valleys of solidified lava. Over time a spectacular natural environment has been created which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve. The natural treasures and tranquillity will make you feel like you’re on another planet.
Province of León
León
With seven biosphere reserves, one of the highest concentrations in the world, the province of León leads by example in the preservation and protection of biodiversity.
Somiedo Nature Reserve
Asturias
This beautiful part of Asturias features high peaks, lakes, forests, mountain pastures and meadows and is an ideal habitat for species in danger of extinction like the brown bear, the wolf and the Cantabrian grouse.
