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The northern coasts
of Spain that is along more than 2,000 km. of
coast and mountains, crossing four autonomous
regions that include Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria
and the Basque Country are described as "Green Spain"
and the region is made up of a
succession of spectacular cliffs and quieter
stretches, which creates an unusual variety of
beaches, ranging from secluded coves to limitless
strands, without forgetting to mention the elegant
city beaches, outstanding for the quality of their
sand.
Popular cities include Vigo, A Coruna, Lugo, Ourense, Pontevedra and Santiago de
Compostela in Galicia;
Santander, Cabrales, Las Arenas and
Cabrales in Cantabria;
San Sebastian, Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz
in Basque Country
and Llanes, Oviedo and Gijon in
Asturias. |
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In addition;
Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel in
Aragon region
along the Pyrenees and
Pamplona
in Navarra region
also offer great green travel opportunities.
The Cantabrian Range
is home to soaring alpine peaks,
hidden valleys, forests rich in native fauna and
flora, untamed rivers.
As for nature reserves
with extraordinary value, such as the
Picos de Europa National Park with a number of enclaves
officially designated as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
and numerous protected areas.
Green Spain is dotted with historical-artistic gems,
such as the Altamira caves, the Principality of
Asturias' pre-Romanesque heritage, and the Old
Quarters of Hondarribia or Santiago de Compostela. |
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In addition to northern
coasts of Spain; Seville and Cordoba
on the south west of Spain is located nearby the
famous Doñana National Park; Granada
and Almeria on the south east of Spain is
located nearby the famous Serra Nevada mountain
range which are also popular green travel
destinations.
In the Catalonia region; Olot in Costa Brava is a
nice town for green travel. It is located nearby the
famous
La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural
Park.
In the Canary Islands; the island of La Gomera
is worth a visit with its spectacular
Garajonay National Park. Also in
Tenerife, the Teide National Park is
a popular green travel destination. |
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Top 10 Destinations for
Green Travel in Spain
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