Natural Parks in Aragón

Natural Parks in Aragón showcase the region’s rugged mountains, deep canyons, and rich biodiversity. The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by protected natural areas and offers spectacular hiking routes. The Posets-Maladeta Natural Park in the Pyrenees protects high peaks, glaciers, and alpine meadows, making it ideal for mountaineers and nature lovers. In the south, the Moncayo Natural Park features the highest peak of the Iberian System, along with beech and oak forests that change dramatically with the seasons. Aragón’s parks provide a mix of dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife.

Wildlife & Walking Regions of Spain | Natural Parks by Region

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Spain’s diverse regions offer some of Europe’s best wildlife and walking experiences. From the wetlands of Andalucía to the forests of Galicia and the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands, each region has its own natural character.

Use this guide to explore Spain by region and find guided tours from trusted partners. Discover national parks, reserves, and the wildlife of Spain.

Andalucía – Wildlife, Mountains and Wetlands

Walking in the Sierra de Grazalema
Explore southern Spain’s most diverse landscapes, from Doñana’s wetlands to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and Grazalema. This region is perfect for birdwatching, hiking, and year-round nature travel.
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The Laguna de Gallocanta

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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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Moncayo Natural Park

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The Moncayo Natural Park is a protected natural area located in the province of Zaragoza on the border with the province of Soria.
  • Region: Aragón
  • Province: Zaragoza
  • Declared a Natural Park: 1978
  • Park surface area: 11,144 hectares
  • Towns and Villages: Añón, Calcena,Litago, Lituénigo, Purujosa, San Martín de la Virgen de Moncayo, Talamantes, Tarazona and Trasmoz

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The Moncayo Natural Park (once called the “Dehesa del Moncayo Natural Park”) is a protected natural area located in the province of Zaragoza on the border with the province of Soria. It occupies part of the regions of Aranda, Campo de Borja, Tarazona and Moncayo. Moncayo itself is a 15 km long and about 7 km wide mountain chain and the highest summit, San Miguel (2,314 m), is the highest point in the 500 km long sistema Ibérico. The Moncayo massif also includes two other peaks that are almost identical and are located close together. They are the Cerro San Juan (2,283 m) and Peña Lobera (2226 m).

The area has quite a few walking / hiking routes and one of the most famous starts from the village of San Martín de la Virgen de Moncayo and finishes at the village of Agramonte. (See information centres below)

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Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park

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Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park - Mallos de Riglos
  • Region: Aragón
  • Province: Huesca
  • Declared a Natural Park: 1990
  • Park surface area: 47,453 hectares
  • Villages and towns: Abiego, Adahuesca, Aínsa-Sobrarbe, Alquézar, Arguis, Bárcabo, Bierge, Boltaña, Caldearenas, Casbas de Huesca, Colungo, Huesca, Loporzano, Nueno and Sabiñánigo.

Points of interest

The Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park (in Aragonese Parque natural d’a Sierra y as Foces de Guara ) is the largest protected area in Aragón located in the province of Huesca and covers the regions of Alto Gállego, Hoya de Huesca, Sobrarbe and Somontano de Barbastro.

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