{"id":9852,"date":"2018-10-02T11:09:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T11:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brochure.spain.info\/turismo-sostenible-en-espana\/destinos-sostenibles-en-espana\/"},"modified":"2021-01-28T16:33:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T16:33:47","slug":"sustainable-destinations-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brochure.spain.info\/en\/sustainable-tourism-in-spain\/sustainable-destinations-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable destinations in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

El Hierro<\/a><\/h2>\n

Canary Islands<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Vitoria-Gasteiz<\/a><\/h2>\n

Alava<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Photo: pabkov\/123rf.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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La Garrotxa<\/a><\/h2>\n

Girona<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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La Palma<\/a><\/h2>\n

Canary Islands<\/h4>\n

Atmospheric conditions on the island of La Palma make it one of the best places in the world for watching the stars.<\/p>\n

The absence of light pollution and the inherent climatic and atmospheric conditions led to its declaration as the world’s first Starlight Reserve.<\/p>\n

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Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve,\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

Vizcaya<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Francisco Javier Gil Oreja\/123rf.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Formentera<\/a><\/h2>\n

Balearic Islands<\/h4>\n

There is a secret treasure hidden under the turquoise-blue waters around
\nthe Balearic Islands: the fields of posidonia oceanica seagrass, declared a
\nWorld Heritage Site by the UNESCO. This indigenous Mediterranean plant\u00a0covers 7,650 hectares around the Island of Formentera.<\/p>\n

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Delta de l’Ebre Nature Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tarragona<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Sierra Espu\u00f1a<\/a><\/h2>\n

Murcia<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Lanzarote<\/a><\/h2>\n

Canary Islands<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Province of Le\u00f3n<\/a><\/h2>\n

Le\u00f3n<\/h4>\n

With seven biosphere reserves, one of the highest concentrations in the world, the province of Le\u00f3n leads by example in the preservation and protection of biodiversity.<\/p>\n

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Somiedo Nature Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n

Asturias<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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