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Spain has more UNESCO biosphere reserves than any other country in the world. The 55 sites include three which are shared with Portugal and another with Morocco. The highest concentration is found in the Cantabrian Mountains (Cordillera Cantábrica) in the regions of...

Spain has 16 national parks – the highest level of protection available in the country. This very important instrument for conservation has been in existence for more than 100 years. The first two 'parques nacionales' were created in 1918 in mountainous areas of...

The highest 'sand' cliffs in Europe can be found on the south coast of Spain, inside the protected area of the Doñana in Huelva province. It is along the Playa de Castilla, between the towns of Matalascañas and Mazagón, that sheer faces rise to heights above 100...

It is the dramatic position of Alcalá del Júcar which makes it such an intriguing place to visit. The River Júcar has cut a path through limestone rock, gouging out a wide snaking canyon; the old town stands on an outcrop, high above a meander.It was the Moors who...

Wildflowers provide extraordinary vistas on mountain slopes all over Spain, sparking a rainbow of colours on green hillsides in the spring.I am no botanist and struggle to name almost all of species which excite butterflies and naturalists in equal measure. However, I...

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.Mention of breaches often conjures up images of war and historical events, not least because of the immortal words of Shakespeare's Henry V. And the one on the border between France and Spain is no exception. Roland's...

Valderrobres is one of the most picturesque villages in Spain. On arrival – looking across the 15th century stone bridge – the castle and church on top of the hill grab the attention. But, between the river and fortifications, lies a hotchpotch of medieval streets...