Doñana all year round

Nature and hiking

Beyond the pilgrimage, El Rocío is the gateway to one of Europe's most precious natural areas. These guides will help you walk, watch birds and search for the Iberian lynx in Doñana throughout the year, always with respect for the National Park.

Bosque de ribera del arroyo de La Rocina, en Doñana

Hiking · All year round

Doñana trails to walk all year round

La Rocina, the Charco del Acebrón and the visitor centres: open, free, permit-free routes right next to El Rocío.

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Pinar y monte mediterráneo de Doñana, hábitat del lince ibérico

Wildlife · Doñana

Seeing the Iberian lynx in Doñana: when, where and how

Europe's most endangered cat lives in Doñana. Seeing it is hard, but not impossible if you choose the right season and place.

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Birds · Doñana

Birds of Doñana: a guide to watching the great wetland

Flamingos, greylag geese, imperial eagles and spoonbills: Doñana is a vital stopover on the migratory route between Europe and Africa.

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Guided tours of Doñana

The heart of the National Park —dunes, unspoilt beach and deep marshes— can only be visited in authorised vehicles run by licensed operators. It is the best way to reach the areas where the lynx and the great gatherings of birds appear.

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