Reserva Natural de los Galachos de la Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro

Reserva Natural de los Galachos de la Alfranca de Pastriz La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro

A bit of a mouthful even by Spanish standards but the Reserva Natural de los Galachos de la Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

The nature reserve is located in the middle of the Ebro valley in the province of Zaragoza.

Also well worth a visit are the nearby villages of Alfajarín, El Burgo de Ebro, Fuentes de Ebro, Nuez de Ebro, Osera, Pastriz, La Puebla de Alfindén, La Cartuja Baja and of cource the city of Zaragoza.

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The Laguna de Gallocanta

Gallocanta laguna in Aragon, Spain

Without a doubt, one of the most distinctive living elements of the Laguna de Gallocanta are the birds, especially the striking flocks of common cranes that rest and feed here during the course of their migratory trips.

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Doñana National and Natural Parks

The Doñana National and Natural Parks occupy the northern area of the Guadalquivir river where it meets the Atlantic Ocean
  • Region: Andalucia
  • Provinces: Sevilla, Huelva, Cadiz
  • Declared a Natural Park: 1969 reclassified in 1978
  • In1963 WWF and the Council of Scientific Research bought land (6,794ha) and set up a research station
  • In 1994 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site  
  • Natural Park surface area: 54,200
  • National Park surface area: 50,720 hectares – Total area: 77,260ha:
  • World Heritage and Special Bird Protection Areas: 50,720ha.
  • National Park and Ramsar site; buffer zone 26,540ha.

Towns and Villages

  • Huelva: Almonte, El Rocio, Hinojos, Bollullos Par del Condado, Rociana del Condado, Bonanes y Lucena del Puerto, Palos de la Frontera, Moguer, La Puebla del Río and the Isla Mayor
  • Sevilla: Aznalcázar, Pilas y Villamanrique de la Condesa.
  • Cádiz: Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Points of interest

The Doñana National and Natural Parks occupy the northern area of the Guadalquivir river where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Six thousand years ago it would have been a wide estuary, but this has mostly been closed off by a long, natural sand bar. This in turn created a large saline lake which gradually collected silt leaving a huge wetland area with lagoons, marshlands and semi-permanent sand dunes.

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Wildmoral wildlife tours

Wildmoral wildlife tours

Wildmoral Wildlife Tours offers a diverse range of nature tourism experiences across some of Spain’s most stunning landscapes. Their offerings include wildlife watching tours, photography-focused excursions, interpretive walking, dedicated wildlife trails, tracking days, and specialised photography courses. For families, they also provide engaging, nature-orientated activities designed to connect all ages with Spain’s rich flora and fauna. Whether you are an avid photographer, wildlife enthusiast, or simply looking for an immersive outdoor experience, Wildmoral ensures every adventure is memorable.

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