Doñana National Park

Doñana National Park

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Spain|Europe
80
Wildlife
75
Access
76
Stay
95
Safety
88
Photo
72
Crowds
74
Cost
98
Birding

Donana National Park is one of Europe's great wetland systems, where marshes, dunes, pinewoods, and Mediterranean scrub support exceptional bird migration and one of the strongest remaining populations of the Iberian lynx. It is especially rewarding for spring birding, flamingos, spoonbills, and broad ecosystem variety in a relatively compact area.

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Wildlife Species

Iberian Lynx

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk

Greater Flamingo

Common

Bird · Best time: Spring

Eurasian Spoonbill

Common

Bird · Best time: Spring and Autumn

Red Deer

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Evening

Geography

Terrain
Marshes, mobile dunes, scrub, pinewoods, lagoons
Elevation
Sea level to low dune ridges
Climate
Mediterranean coastal
Area
Extensive protected wetland and dune mosaic

Weather

Best Months
MarchAprilMaySeptember
Avg. Temperature
8-33°C
Rainfall
Low to moderate
Humidity
45-85%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Seville Airport

About 1.5 to 2 hours to main access points

Transport
  • Drive to El Rocio or Sanlucar areas
  • Guided 4x4 park excursions
  • Birding hides and boardwalk access

Where to Stay

Hotels in El Rocio

Mid-range

Hotel · Near marsh access

Rural stays around Almonte and Sanlucar

Budget to Mid-range

Guesthouse · Drive to park sectors

Location

36.9900, -6.4300View larger map

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