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Nature Discovery in Spain

Get out into the wilderness and discover as much of Spain’s incredible natural habitats and diversity as time allows!

From caving in Mallorca to heading out on nature hikes in the Basque Country, there are plenty of incredible ways to get out of doors and enjoy Spain’s immense natural beauty! Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Nature Discovery trips in Spain. The mountains are calling!

Top nature discovery trips | Spain:

Most popular

Caving day in “The Witch’s Cave” near Madrid, Spain

Let an expert mountain leader show you the most incredible spots at the Witch’s Cave, near Madrid. Enjoy this wonderful caving adventure!

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromEUR 85

Orienteering in the mountains, 1-day Introductory course in the Urbasa Range, Navarra

Discover all the secrets of the mountains and how to safely explore them on this wonderful orienteering trip in the Urbasa Range, Spain with Andoni, a UIMLA mountain guide.

1 day

All Levels

Any

FromEUR 45

Underground caving adventure on the island of Mallorca, Spain

Join a guide from the Experience Mallorca team and venture yourself into an underground caving half-day adventure in the island! Crawl and scramble through incredible caves!

1 day

First Time

Any

FromEUR 70

Introduction to orienteering in the Urbasa Range (Navarra), Spain

Explore the Urbasa Range in Navarra Spain with Mikel, an UIMLA certified guide. Learn everything you need to know about orienteering on this natural paradise.

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromEUR 45

Trekking, culture and wildlife discovery week in Valdeon, Picos de Europa (7 days)

Join Pablo, a UIMLA-certified guide, as he leads you on this beautiful week of trekking, culture and wildlife discovery in Valdeon, Picos de Europa, Spain, an area renowned for its biodiversity and stunning landscape, scenery and mountainous terrain.

7 days

First Time

Any

FromEUR 170

7-day Hiking tour of Liebana: History, culture and biodiversity in the Picos de Europa

Your UIMLA-certified guide Pablo will guide you on this truly special and amazing 7-day hiking tour of Liebana, exploring the history, culture and biodiversity in the Picos de Europa, an astonishingly rich and diverse region of Spain containing some of the most unique flora and fauna on the Iberian Peninsula.

7 days

First Time

Any

FromEUR 170

Flora and fauna of the Basque Country, 7-day Guided hiking tour from Bilbao

Join Pablo, your UIMLA-certified guide, as he takes you on this 7-day guided hiking tour exploring the flora and fauna of the Basque Country, a world-famous region known for its diverse natural beauty and spectacular landscapes and terrain.

7 days

First Time

Any

FromEUR 170

“Forest Bathing” near Barcelona, Half-day

Don’t miss out the chance to live this unique experience with Cesc or one of the certified guides in his team. Join them on this forest bathing journey near Barcelona.

1 day

Beginner

Any

There are many reasons for choosing Nature Discovery in Spain

Home to volcanic islands, snow-capped mountain peaks, rolling plains and immaculate beaches, Spain has a little bit of everything. On your next visit to one of the world’s pre-eminent tourist destinations, take some time to get out of the city and explore Spain’s vast, expansive and gorgeous wilderness

Good to know:

Country Code:

+34

Currency:

Euro

Best time to visit:

April to October

Language:

Spanish, Catalan, Basque

What’s the weather like?

Spring and autumn have warmer temperatures (20ºC - 25ºC) and are generally sunny and dry. Summer can be quite hot, which might make climbing a bit tougher, but the days are almost all sunny, clear and beautiful

How to get there:

This largely depends on where you are heading. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport (BCN) and Málaga Airport (AGP) are three of the main airports in Spain. From any of these, you will find connecting flights to more minor airports, as well as transportation by bus, train of rental car to your final destination

More info about Nature Discovery in Spain:

Sprawling over a half-million square kilometers (nearly 200,000 square miles), Spain is a sizable and diverse country in western Europe. Composed of mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, rugged coastline and sandy beaches, it is little wonder that Spain is such a popular destination for all kinds of nature discovery activities. From trekking and wildlife watching to orienteering, caving and even more, there are plenty of great activities to try out on your next holiday here. Orienteering is an especially popular activity. The mountains in Spain serve as the perfect place to learn about reading maps with compasses and navigating through difficult terrains. For those who want to do some serious trekking, ski touring and mountaineering in the future, orienteering is a great skill to have

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