1. Sierra Nevada National Park
It is the largest National Park in our country with more than 85,000 hectares where you can practice various sports. It is the only Spanish site nominated in the contest that was held for the Seven Wonders of Nature, there must be a reason, right?
Here you can take advantage of the Sierra Nevada ski resort to practice winter sports such as skiing , snowboarding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. On the other hand, water sports such as kayaking, canoeing or rafting also have a place in the area. And if the mountains are your thing, you can practice mountain biking in unique landscapes, hiking and canyoning. Oh, and for the more adventurous... Bungee jumping!
2. Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
It has been the last of the national parks included in the list of Spain. It is located in the provinces of Madrid and Segovia and has an area of 30,000 hectares. The diversity of fauna and flora that inhabit the park is so wide that just the animal species that are here are 45% of the total fauna of Spain.
That is why it is not surprising that more and more people come to enjoy the territory every year. Furthermore practicing active tourism is as simple as choosing the activities you want to do, since you can practice hiking, horseback riding, paragliding, balloon rides or take climbing and mountaineering courses.
3. Picos de Europa National Park
It is located in the provinces of León, Asturias and Cantabria. Declared as such in 1918 it became the first Spanish protected area. It currently has almost 65,000 hectares, it is a Biosphere Reserve and is in the top 3 of the most visited natural parks in Spain.
What activities can be practiced here? You will find everything from climbing to canyoning, caving or canoeing, including hiking along the Cares route or the Covadonga lakes, mountain bike excursions or river descents on a raft.
Without a doubt, any of the options you choose will be perfect for you to get to know the nature of our country in more depth and do active tourism in our national parks. It will not leave you indifferent.
