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.
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.
Navigate Wildside Holidays Spain
Whether you are browsing on a desktop or mobile, navigating our resources is simple.
On Desktop:
- Right Column: Find protected areas in the Spanish regions and discover the best local companies to help you organize your wildlife holiday in Spain
- Top Menu: Explore detailed wildlife and species pages.
On Mobile:
- Use the menu button or scroll down to access all the information.
Wildlife Photography Hides in Spain
If you are passionate about wildlife photography, check out our article on Finding Wildlife Photography Hides in Spain. This resource provides detailed descriptions and links to companies offering wildlife hides, perfect for capturing stunning images of Spain’s diverse fauna.
Top Independent Activity Holiday Companies
For those on a desktop or laptop, the left column features links to some of the top independent activity holiday companies in Spain. On a mobile device, simply scroll down to find these resources. These companies offer a range of outdoor adventures, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience.
Accommodation and Travel Booking
Traveling without a guiding company? We highly recommend using Booking.com for all your hotel and accommodation needs. On all the natural park information pages there are maps with hotel suggestions.
For convenient travel arrangements, reserve your trains and buses through the OMIO booking box located on all pages of our site.
Ready to explore the natural wonders of Spain? At Wildside Holidays, we make it easy to plan your perfect wildlife, walking, and cultural holiday.
Embark on an eco-friendly adventure and discover the rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes of Spain.
Trips and tours in Spain from Viator
Spain holds a vast array of amazing places to visit and explore and very often a guide will help you get the best out of a visit to a certain area. Have a look at the organised guided trips on offer from the Viator website.
A huge thank you to everyone that uses the links on these pages to reserve a hotel, Viator or Get Your Guide guided trip, Tiqets entry or transport by train / bus in Spain. The small commission we receive helps a lot. Thankyou!
Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife & Walking Holidays in Spain
Wildside Holidays focuses on wildlife, walking, and cultural holidays across Spain. The website helps travellers plan eco-friendly adventures that showcase Spain’s natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and regional traditions—perfect for independent or guided experiences in protected areas.
Wildside Holidays actively supports sustainable rural and wildlife tourism. It highlights the benefits of responsible travel on local economies, habitats, and endangered species. By featuring eco-tour operators and conservation-minded activities, the site helps travellers enjoy Spain’s wild places while encouraging long-term stewardship.
Visitors will find region-by-region guides to Spain’s Natural and National Parks, in-depth wildlife pages, and curated articles on activities like wildlife photography hides.
Desktop navigation: Right column for regions, left for tour providers, top for wildlife.
Mobile: Use the menu button or scroll for full access.
Yes, through affiliate links. While bookings aren’t handled directly, the site recommends:
Companies running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain.
Booking.com for hotels (with map and park-based suggestions).
OMIO for train and bus travel.
Viator and Get Your Guide for guided tours.
These trusted links support your planning and help fund the site at no extra cost.
Spain is home to a wide range of species. Wildside Holidays provides details on:
Birds, including raptors and migratory species.
Mammals like the Iberian Lynx, Brown Bear, and Wild Boar.
Reptiles and Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Native Flora.
You’ll also find news on species conservation and regional biodiversity updates.
It covers all of Spain’s autonomous communities, with guides tailored to each area’s ecosystems and protected landscapes. Explore:
Andalucía’s sierras
Galicia’s lush coastline
Aragón’s Pyrenees
The volcanic Canary Islands
And many more, with each section offering nature-based travel tips. Just use the search box visible on all pages or scroll to the very bottom to find links to all the regions.
Both. Wildside Holidays caters to:
Independent planners, with maps and regional guides.
Tour seekers, via local companies and curated lists of top-rated providers.
You’ll also find recommendations for organised trips through Viator, Get Your Guide, and independent eco-tour operators across Spain.
The site runs on an ethical affiliate model:
No markups or booking fees.
Small commissions come from links to Booking.com, OMIO, and guided tour platforms.
They also offer free listings to responsible wildlife and walking tour operators in Spain, helping promote sustainable travel while keeping access open to all.
I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!