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The view from the peak of Coros in the Sierra de Grazalema natural park in Andalucia
Discover the Best Wildlife, Walking, and Cultural Holidays in Spain

Are you looking for wildlife, walking, and cultural holidays in Spain? Or perhaps you’re interested in finding wildlife-watching places in Spain? At Wildside Holidays, we offer comprehensive information about Spain’s Natural and National parks. Our site is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about Spanish wildlife and nature covering, mammals, birdlife, bugs and beasties, reptiles, amphibians and more!

Sustainable Rural and Wildlife Tourism in Spain

Sustainable rural and wildlife tourism in Spain plays a crucial role in protecting wildlife and their habitats. Numerous studies demonstrate the positive impact of wildlife tourism on local economies, habitats, and the species that inhabit them. By choosing eco-friendly tours, you contribute to conservation efforts while enjoying the natural beauty of Spain.

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Wildlife News from Spain: October 2026

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October brought encouraging developments for wildlife conservation in Spain, alongside fresh evidence of the pressures facing many species. In Andalucía, a breeding programme produced the first Andalusian buttonquail chicks, while researchers published important findings about pollinators, butterflies and the effects of drought on wildlife in Doñana.

There was also difficult news. An Iberian lynx was found shot dead in Castilla y León, environmental organisations raised concerns about declining bird populations in the Ebro Delta, and new research suggested that wildlife deaths on roads may be far higher than official figures indicate. Meanwhile, the debate over wolf management continued in northern Spain, with new culling figures and further legal challenges to regional control programmes.

Here are some of the most interesting wildlife and conservation stories reported across Spain during October 2026.

Wolf control continues in northern Spain as legal challenges mount

The debate over the management of Iberian wolves has continued across northern Spain, with regional authorities carrying out lethal control programmes while conservation organisations challenge their legality in the courts.

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Wildlife News from Spain: September 2026 Round-Up

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From the return of a once-extinct breeding eagle to devastating wildfire losses, here are some of the most significant wildlife and conservation stories reported in Spain during September 2026.

September brought encouraging news for several of Spain’s threatened species, alongside reminders of the pressures facing wildlife across the country. Conservation programmes recorded new breeding successes, wetlands received restoration work, and researchers continued investigating threats ranging from dangerous power lines to illegal persecution.

Here are seven stories that caught our attention during the month.

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Geólatra – Discover the Geology of Andalucía

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Understanding the landscape adds a whole new dimension to exploring Andalucía, and that’s exactly what Geólatra offers. Based in the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park, they specialise in geotourism and environmental education.

The company invites visitors to discover the fascinating geological history that has shaped the mountains, valleys and natural parks of southern Spain.

Helena from Geolatra
Founded by geologist Dr Helena Chacón, Geólatra combines scientific knowledge with engaging outdoor experiences. Their guided walks and workshops reveal how millions of years of geological processes have influenced today’s scenery, wildlife and biodiversity, making every excursion both educational and enjoyable.

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The Iberian Wildcat in Spain: A Vanishing Predator Caught Between Science, Politics, and Feral Cats

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A quiet disappearance in plain sight

The Iberian wildcat in Spain isn’t a species most people ever notice, and that’s part of the problem. It moves through fragmented woodland and scrub with almost ghost-like secrecy. Yet across southern and eastern Spain, its presence is fading in ways that are becoming harder to ignore.

The Wild cat - Felis sylvestris sylvestris - Gato montes population in Spain is probably more abundant than we think but due to its elusive nature
The Wild cat – Felis sylvestris sylvestris – Gato montes population in Spain is probably declining.

What makes this more complicated is that its decline doesn’t come from a single cause. It’s a mix of pressure points that overlap and reinforce each other.

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