Nature experience in Doñana
Why it’s interesting? You will have the opportunity to know the different ecosystems that make up the natural area of Doñana, which includes the territory of the Natural Park and the National Park. In the tour we will enter areas of marshes, pine forests or preserves, temporary lagoons and dune systems, all of them important places as a refuge for a valuable biodiversity.
This route in particular will allow you to enjoy the presence of a multitude of birds that inhabit the different environments that are visited. Due to its size and strategic situation, Doñana is an important wintering place for migratory birds and an exceptional site for the breeding of many species, which makes it a paradise for ornithology lovers.
What is the itinerary? First, we will visit the northern part of Doñana, which encompasses an extensive area of marshes especially important for waterfowl and a protected lagoon as a Concerted Natural Reserve frequented by thousands of flamingos, the Dehesa de Abajo. Later we cross an area of pine forests where unique mammals are roaming, until we reach Aldea del Rocío, a charming town located on the edge of the Marisma de las Madres, where we will enjoy the Marismeño promenade to an ornithological observatory. Then we will walk along the walkways of the best preserved riverbank forest in the Doñana area, the La Rocina stream forest, one of the main sources that feed the marsh. Later we go to the lagoons of Acebuche, where we will know the value of these important wetlands by looking at the observatories, to end the morning with a healthy picnic under the pines. We will end with a walk through the spectacular landscape created by mobile dunes and pine pens, where we will understand their important role for the protection of coastal systems.
Details of the hiking and wildlife observation in Doñana
| Departure time | 7:30 am | ||||||
| Check in | 17:30 approximately | ||||||
| Meeting point | In your accommodation or at a meeting point that we agree on. | ||||||
| Place of return | The same | ||||||
| Path length | 8 km (several sections) | ||||||
| Slope | < 20 m | ||||||
| Shade | Low | ||||||
| Recommended season |
Winter, autumn, spring, summer | ||||||
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| Additional information | If you want us to prepare an ecological picnic, you can request it with the reservation (€ 8 / person). If you are a vegetarian or have any allergies, write to us and we will prepare something special for you.
If you wish, you can also hire a visit in 4×4 vehicles in the southern part of the National Park where you can access exceptional sites. (The reservation of this extra activity has a price of 35 euros and you must do it seven days in advance.) |
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| Type of excursion | It is a shared excursion where you can meet people with similar interests. If you are looking for a private excursion with your family or friends, ask us for a quote and we will organize an experience to suit you. |
Degree of protection of the natural area
Doñana was declared a National Park in 1969 and included in 1980 as a Biosphere Reserve and on the list of World Heritage sites within the UNESCO. In 1989 it was declared a Natural Park, the protected area was almost doubled. In addition, it is a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) and Special Conservation Zone (ZEC) of the Natura 2000 European ecological network and is included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance Ramsar and is included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance Ramsar.
Purchase conditions
This type of excursions must be booked and paid in advance, at least 48 hours before the departure date. If two days before the route has been completed, the minimum number of people (2 participants) has not been reached, a cancellation message will be sent and the amount paid will be returned in full.
Activity conditions
Tour participants must:
- Choose an activity according to your physical condition and health status.
- Be on time for the meeting point. After 15 minutes of courtesy the group will leave.
- Stay on the route and close to the guide, being responsible for following the group, and following the instructions of the guides.
- Wear appropriate clothing and take necessary supplies, following the recommendations in the descriptive sheet of each activity.
- Always carry your national identity document or your passport.
- In the case of children under 18, go accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians, who will be responsible for the child.
- Communicate at the time of booking the injuries or cardiovascular diseases, diseases, allergies and other injuries or circumstances that may interfere negatively with the activity.
- Not take dogs or any kind of pets on excursions.
- Comply with the regulation of the places visited and follow our code of good environmental practices in natural areas.
- Take responsibility for objects left inside the vehicle during the stops that are made.
- Maintain a responsible attitude with what it means to participate in the route.
Tour Reviews
Nous avons terminé une semaine de séjour à Séville avec cette excursion. Maria Paz nous a fait découvrir le parc national sous différentes facettes. Le rythme était idéal et Maria possède de nombreuses connaissances scientifiques dans différents domaines : ornithologique, géologique, botanique, … Nous avons observé les oiseaux migrateurs à l’aide de jumelles de très bonnes qualités (Maria Paz en dispose plusieurs) et d’une lunette terrestre. Elle vous accompagne dans ce voyage avec douceur et bienveillance. Nous avons profité des trajets en voiture pour discuter également des traditions, de Séville, … Cette journée fut une parenthèse, une bouffée d’oxygène, nous vous recommandons de partir avec Maria.
Merci Maria Paz pour cette journée inoubliable où nous avons pu apprécier ton organisation , tes connaissances, ta passion pour la nature et le monde animal.
Si vous choisissez cette “expériences Nature” Maria Paz vous ravira comme nous l’avons été.
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