Doñana National and Natural Park is bursting with life this spring, thanks to a season of heavy rains. The once-parched marshlands have returned to their former glory, offering a rare spectacle of ...

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), once critically endangered, has reached its highest population ever recorded. As of 2024, there are 2,401 wild Iberian lynxes across Spain and Portugal. This 19% ...

The golden-ringed dragonfly – Cordulegaster boltonii – La libélula tigre is a large and distinctive dragonfly that belongs to the Cordulegastridae family. They are easily recognized by their black and ...

Spain is a top destination for millions of travelers, particularly from the UK. While cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and coastal resorts draw massive crowds, there are plenty of hidden gems scattered ...

Genetic tracking shows that 47 individuals currently roam the Catalan Pyrenees alone. This marks a major improvement from past decades when the species was nearly extinct in the region. Proposals to ...

The Andalusian regional government anticipates that Doñana National Park will be reinstated on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List before the summer. The park was ...

European beavers – Castor fiber – El castor europeo, have a fascinating history in the Iberian Peninsula, where the species was documented until the late 16th century before becoming extinct due to ...

The Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus), the largest of the Iberian vultures, is a strictly forest-dwelling bird, closely linked to the vast expanses of Mediterranean forest and scrub that cover the ...

Are you seeking an extraordinary nature-oriented holiday in Spain, brimming with unforgettable encounters with wildlife and breathtaking landscapes? Look no further than Wildside Holidays. This ...

Situated between Cádiz and Málaga, this park is one of the last strongholds of the original Mediterranean forest. It serves as a refuge for deer and other mammals. The park’s rich biodiversity and ...

The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of ...

The Southern banded groundling – Brachythemis leucosticta is a small species with an overall body color that ranges from yellowish to blackish-brown. The face of young males and females is ...