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Those interested in wildlife conservation will find the Costa del Sol a good base in Southern Spain for seeing a huge variety of animals. Wolves, crocodiles, dolphins, whales, sharks, tigers, giraffes, penguins, deer, flamingos and much more are all out there with most of the suggested parks, marinas and the zoo close to the coast. Others are within easy reach and well worth visiting since they offer first class opportunities to see the animals at close quarters. Doñana is a World Famous Nature Reserve Doñana National Park is Spain’s most renowned birdwatching and wildlife conservation area covering an area of 1300 sq kms. Located at the delta of the River Guadalquivir it is made up of five ecosystems - 30kms of pristine beach washed by the Atlantic, dunes, marshlands, the lush, ...

Spanish wines are as diverse as the country and Spain is the largest wine producer in the world. It has a varied climate from the “Green Spain” area on its northern Atlantic Ocean/Bay of Biscay coast to the desert climes of Almeria of the south-east, on the Mediterranean Coast. There are 62 wine regions some of which are internationally famous such as Rioja, Priorat and Ribera del Duero. But there are many other good quality wines from smaller producers. From dark red hefty oak-aged wines to light dry white Fino the country is more than worthy of a vineyard exploration. Spain has vines growing across most of its vast landscape with 2.9 million acres under the vine from Jerez de la Frontera in the south-west to the north-east Rioja region there is a wine produced to suit all pocke...

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Where to see wildlife in southern Spain

Overview on Spanish Wine and Wine Growing