Wildlife Holidays

Spain is a country renowned for its rich culture, historic landmarks, and stunning beaches. However, it is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, making it a prime destination for a wildlife holiday. Here are some of the benefits of a wildlife holiday in Spain.

Firstly, Spain boasts a vast range of ecosystems, including mountains, wetlands, forests, and deserts. This variety of habitats provides a home to a diverse range of species, making it an ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts. The country is home to numerous rare and endangered species, such as the Iberian lynx, the Spanish imperial eagle, and the brown bear.

Secondly, Spain has an extensive network of national parks and protected areas, covering over 10% of its landmass. These areas are home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe, as well as an abundance of wildlife. Some of the most famous national parks in Spain include Doñana, Sierra Nevada, and the Pyrenees.

Fuente de Piedra lagoon

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Fuente de Piedra lagoon

Located in the Antequera region of Malaga, Spain, the Fuente de Piedra lagoon is the largest lagoon in Andalusia, stretching 6.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width. This wetland is particularly famous for being home to a large colony of Greater Flamingos, making it a significant site for the species in the Western Mediterranean.

This is one of the places to visit close to the Caminito del Rey. https://www.caminodelrey.es/places-to-visit-close-to-the-caminito-del-rey/

Designated as a Ramsar site in 1983, a natural reserve on January 11, 1984, a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) in 1988, and a Special Conservation Area (SCA) in 2013, the Fuente de Piedra lagoon covers 1364 hectares of protected land, with 164 hectares forming a part of the natural reserve.

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Guided wildlife tours in The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

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Guided wildlife tours in the The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

Internationally known to nature lovers, the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park is beautiful at any time of the year. As well as the stunning scenery, the mountain range is adorned by popular Andalusian White Villages which boast a combination of picturesque views, multiple footpaths, tourist information centers, museums, shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and privately-owned rural … Read more

5 reasons why Wildside Holidays is a great idea

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Tablas de Daimiel National Park

Wildside Holidays is a website that offers information about nature-oriented and environmentally conscious holidays in Spain. It provides information about different types of holidays, such as walking holidays, wildlife holidays, bird watching tours, and more. Many of the businesses appearing on Wildside Holidays are involved in wildlife protection programs and support their local community. Customers can contact the companies directly through their information on the Wildside Holidays website. Here are 5 reasons why Wildside Holidays is a great idea.

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Finding dragonflies and damselflies in Spain

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Dragonflies have huge eyes

Dragonflies and damselflies in Spain are extremely beautiful insects which capture the very essence of summer as they perform their intricate aerobatics around the gleaming backdrop of rivers and pools on hot sunny days. They are reasonably easy to observe and are also important indicators of the health of our wetlands, being top insect predators both as airborne adults & aquatic larvae. Heres a few lists and places for finding dragonflies and damselflies in Spain

For those with an interest in observing and photographing these insect jewels, August is definately the best month. Many people avoid Spain during the peak of summer due to the intense heat (which may be hovering around the high 30’s and low 40’s) so, you’ll have the countryside pretty much to yourself. The scent of hot pine resin, gum cistus and the baked appearance of the area is quite different from the spring wild flower season just a few months earlier and is an experience in itself.

The tiny feather legged damselfly
The tiny feather legged damselfly
The Iberian blue tailed damselfly
The Iberian blue tailed damselfly
Pincer tail
Pincer tail
Dragonflies have huge eyes
Dragonflies have huge eyes
Copper demoiselle
Copper demoiselle
Banded Groundling
Banded Groundling

During a few days visit in August you should expect to see around 15 species of Dragonfly and Damselfly and in some cases you may even be rewarded with upwards of 10 species in just a single location including emperors and goldenrings along with damselflies such as the beautifull copper demoiselle and Iberian blue tails…

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