Natural Parks in Catalonia

Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, boasts a rich variety of natural parks that protect mountains, wetlands, and coastal areas. These parks showcase unique landscapes, from the volcanic terrain of La Garrotxa to the wetlands of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. Visitors can hike, watch wildlife, or explore traditional villages that sit within these protected spaces. Natural parks in Catalonia offer both cultural heritage and outdoor adventure.

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

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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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Parque natural del Delta del Ebro

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The Parque natural del Delta del Ebro holds a great importance internationally as more than 300 species of birds
  • Region: Catalunya.
  • Province: Tarragona.
  • Declared a Natural Park: 1983.
  • Park surface area: Land: 8.445 hectares (including 2,578 hectares of nature reserves) – Marine: 564 hectares.
  • Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance 1993.
  • ZEPA (Special Area for Bird Protection).

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The Parque natural del Delta del Ebro holds a great importance internationally as more than 300 species of birds (of the 700 that exist in Europe) have been observed at the Delta. This includes resident, pre and post-nuptial migration as well as wintering flocks. It is the second largest wetland in the western Mediterranean. (The first being the Camargue in France.)

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Els Ports Natural Park

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The Els Ports Natural Park mountain range (Parque natural de Los Puertos)
  • Region: Catalonia
  • Province: Tarragona (Part of the park lies in Teruel (Aragon) and Castellón (Valencian Community)
  • Declared a Natural Park: 2001
  • Park surface area: 35,000 hectares (Within the park is also Les Fagedes dels Ports Natural Reserva with 866,89 hectares)
  • Other protection: It is part of the European Natura 2000 network and a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA). Also a Site of Community Importance (SCI). Most of Els Ports natural park is included in the core area of the Tierras del Ebro Biosphere Reserve, known as the EbreBiosfera. (2013)
  • Towns and Villages: Alfara, Arnes, Cenia, Horta de San Juan, Mas de Barberáns, Pauls, Prat de Compte, Roquetas and Tortosa

Points of interest

The Els Ports Natural Park mountain range (Parque natural de Los Puertos) consists of calcareous rock dating back to the Mesozoic era and is characterized by its sheer outlines. It holds many peaks over 1000m, the highest of which is Mont Caro at 1447 metres. The rivers cut deep gorges creating an area of sharp contrasts.

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