Andalusia Nature

Some of the most varied & amazing features of the region are its wetlands, sub-Alpine peaks, evergreen forests, semi-desert badlands, fertile plains, wild olive cork woods and pinsapo firs. Ecotourism is gaining popularity, and for nature-lovers numerous nature parks like Sierra de Aracena offer the calm & solitude they are looking for. Sound infrastructure is in place and various activities like guided mountain walks and horse treks are also organized. Andalusia is also a bird-watcher’s paradise. A rich avifauna have settled here, more than 250 species are present throughout the year.
The Donana area and other smaller national parks offer Andalusian and Iberian specialties: Andalucian Hemipode, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, White-headed Duck, Red-knobbed Coot and many others. Between 300,000 & 400,000 birds winter in Donana every year and more than 300 species of birds have been recorded here.

Apart from the renowned beaches, inland Andalusia has an allure of its own with its traditional white-washed houses, cobbled streets colourful, flowery balconies, and a slow pace of life- making it seem frozen in time. The countryside is bewitchingly beautiful with its rolling green hillsides dotted with quaint traditional farmsteads and the magnificent Spanish imperial eagles keeping a vigil from the lofty mountains. Here, some of the most fascinating cities- Seville, Cardoba, Cadiz and Granada transport you seven centuries back in time to a tranquil and peaceful world. It is the perfect to unwind and get rejuvenated.