Best places: Nature preserves in Arganzuela, Spain

Large park featuring hiking trails along river valleys, mountains & wildlife, with a visitor center.

Known for its many boulders & rocky outcroppings, this rugged natural area draws hikers & climbers.

Trails across a Mediterranean landscape of ridges, woods & pastures, home to lynx, wolves & eagles.

Genteel hotel in a restored 13th-century monastery offering refined quarters, dining & a spa.

19km of forested river canyon national park established in 1985 & known for nesting vultures.

Region classified as a biosphere reserve, including cliffs & rock faces, plus copious wildlife.

Large natural area, home to native wildlife such as the black stork, plus traditional villages.

Scenic national park featuring unique rock formations, interpretive trails & mountain villages.

Protected glacial gorge with eroded rock pools and waterfalls, plus mountain goats & birds of prey.

Birdwatching & hiking in a landscape of rocky cliffs & river-carved canyons, with summer flowers.

👍👍 Spectacular site. Very easy access the road is completely paved until the viewpoint. In the viewpoint there is also a small shaded picnic area that allows you to rest and recover your strength. If you also like photography, the place is one of the most photogenic.

Rugged nature reserve noted for its unique geologic formations & swimming areas along the Sot River.

Natural area with an expansive, tree-lined reservoir, known for camping, swimming & water sports.

👍👍 Reconendadísimo! Hemos ido con niños y han estado toda la visita emocionados. Todos querían repetir. Nuestra guía, Irene, ha sido encantadora y nos ha contado muchas cosas interesantes. Una experiencia muy buena!! Recomendable ir con ropa de abrigo e impermeable en estas fechas, todavía hace frío.

This 23,640-hectare mountainous nature reserve features forests, wildlife & an interpretive center.

Heavily wooded mountain valley reserve with far-reaching views & a number of hiking trails.

👍👍 Great alternative to the packed Ciudad Encantada. I went in August and arrived there at 10,30 and there were another only two cars in the parking. I did the whole walk without meeting anyone. Another plus is that's for free. It is very easy to do the whole walk in one hour or so and the difficulty i...

👍👍 Fuimos el fin de semana, a media mañana y NO había parking imposible aparcar. Así que si vais es mejor ir muy temprano estar ahí tipo 10:00 am. Como segunda opción podéis esperar a que salga alguien para poder aparcar😅. La caminata es corta tipo 15 minutos si eso. En la parte de abajo un cascada co...