The Spanish national park network comprises 16 national parks. It is an integrated system for protecting and managing selected significant examples of Spain’s natural heritage.
When planning a trip to Spain, booking a hotel may be a priority.
Nature
On the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park encompasses the Teide–Pico Viejo stratovolcano. Its summit is located at 3,718 metres and is the highest point in Spanish territory. Teide National Park offers a diverse and accessible collection of volcanic features and landscapes within a relatively limited area.
Culture and History
There are currently 50 sites in Spain inscribed on the World Heritage List; the country also has 15 World Heritage Cities. The World Heritage Site of the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín forms the medieval part of Granada. The Alhambra is currently the only surviving palatine city from the Islamic era and is considered the finest example of Nasrid art in terms of architecture and decoration. The Albayzín district is regarded as the best-preserved representation of a Hispano-Muslim city in southern Spain and was shaped particularly during the Nasrid dynasty.
The Palacio de la Moncloa is located in the vicinity of Spain and is a palace. Also located in the vicinity of Spain are the Museo del Traje, a museum, and the Madrid Country Club, a park. The Museo Sorolla is a museum in the vicinity of Spain. The Palacio de Oriente is also located in the vicinity of Spain and is a palace.
Hiking and Wine
Spain has more than 60,000 kilometres of officially certified hiking trails. The Way of Saint James can be travelled on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. The Camino Francés is just over 900 kilometres long.
The Rutas del Vino in Spain include visits to wineries and opportunities to learn about wine production. They also offer wine tastings and wine-and-food pairings.
Culinary Experiences
The Mediterranean diet is based on olive oil, vegetables and fresh seasonal produce and is recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. In Spain, “ir de tapas” means going from bar to bar, trying tapas and chatting with friends along the way.
Other Places
Club Tejar de Somontes, Parque Dehesa de la Villa and the Exhibit and Conference Center are each located in the vicinity of Spain. All three places are parks.
Accessible Tourism
Spain’s accessible tourism offering increasingly includes destinations, museums, natural areas and means of transport with services that enable visitors to explore the country more comfortably and independently.
Regions
Regional pages: Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Castile and León, Galicia, Catalonia, La Rioja, Madrid.
