Nature Watching in Spain

NATURE WATCHING IN SPAIN

a a MOLINA - ALTO TAJO GEOPARK GUADALAJARA

The Molina Alto-Tajo (Guadalajara) is the largest geopark in Europe and where you'll find remains of civilisations from ancient times and extraordinary landscapes like the Valle de la Mesa valley and the Ravine of the Virgen de la Hoz. In Extremadura, the Villuercas- Ibores- Jara region is a unique environ- ment where there are numerous trails and itineraries. The abundance of water makes it ideal for sports like canoeing which gives you a thrilling perspective of the magnificent surroundings. The volcanic origin of the Canary Islands is the determining factor be-

hind the landscape in the Lanzarote and Chinijo Archipelago Geopark, per- fect places for observing geological formations which seem to come from another planet. The beautiful contrast between the white salt of the Janubio Salt Pans and the black volcanic sand is probably what will leave the greatest impression after a visit to Lanzarote . In El Hierro, in October 2011, there was a submarine eruption in El Mar de Las Calmas, just two miles off the coast of the town of La Restinga, which made the island's seabeds even more wonderful. L L www.europeangeoparks.org

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