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Nature Plus – Grazalema

September 7, 2025 by clive

Wildlife walking holidays - Sierra de Grazalema

Discover Grazalema and the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park through guided nature walks, cultural tours, and wellbeing experiences. Led by local expert Sue Eatock, each tour is tailored to your interests—whether that’s spotting rare wildlife, exploring white villages, or simply unwinding in the stunning Andalusian landscapes.

Experience Sustainable Comfort at Posada San Marcos in Alájar

September 6, 2025 by clive

If you’re searching for an eco-friendly escape in southern Spain, Posada San Marcos in Alájar offers the perfect blend of sustainability, comfort, and local charm. Located in the heart of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park, this adults-only rural inn provides a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Cabo de Gata-Níjar

August 20, 2025 by clive

Arrecife de las Sirenas in the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata

Region: Andalucia.
Province: Almeria.
Declared a Natural Park: 1987.
Park surface area: 49.000 (34,000 terrestrial and 15,000 marine).
In 1997 it was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
In 2015 it was declared a global geosite.

Points of interest

Cabo de Gata-Níjar, located on the Iberian Peninsula, is an arid landscape shaped by volcanic rock, creating a challenging environment for both plants and wildlife. Its beaches are dotted with domed rock formations, while steep cliffs carve out secluded coves. The poor, nutrient-deficient soil supports mainly low-growing, drought-resistant vegetation.

This harsh environment historically limited the number of residents, who primarily survived through salt harvesting or fishing. As a result, the region remained largely untouched by development until the tourism boom of the 1980s and 1990s. The 300 hectares of salt pans are used by numerous species of birds resting on their migrational route as well the breeding and resident species.

Least weasel – Mustela nivalis – Comadreja

August 20, 2025 by clive

The least weasel (Mustela nivalis), known as the “comadreja” in Spain, is the world’s smallest carnivore—measuring just 16–20 cm in length and weighing 25–45 g. These slender, nocturnal hunters sport seasonal coats—brown in summer, white in winter in colder regions—and feed on small rodents, insects, birds, and reptiles. In Spain, they thrive across diverse habitats, from Pyrenean woodlands to Andalusian fields. Females can produce multiple litters of 3–7 young per year, though wild weasels typically live only two to three years. Despite habitat loss and pesticide threats, conservation efforts help sustain their vital role as natural rodent controllers.

Points of interest

The Caminito del Rey

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