October brought encouraging developments for wildlife conservation in Spain, alongside fresh evidence of the pressures facing ...

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), once critically endangered, has reached its highest population ever recorded. As of 2024, there are 2,401 wild Iberian lynxes across Spain and Portugal. This 19% ...

The Iberian wolf, Canis lupus signatus, is a subspecies of the grey wolf endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. It is distinguished by its medium size and dark markings on its tail, forelegs, and shoulders ...

What is the best time of year for wildlife holidays in Spain? Spain is a country of extraordinary natural diversity, offering a vast array of landscapes and ecosystems that are home to some of ...

Genetic tracking shows that 47 individuals currently roam the Catalan Pyrenees alone. This marks a major improvement from past decades when the species was nearly extinct in the region. Proposals to ...

Here at Wildside Holidays, we have always focused on Spain’s natural parks, hiking routes, and the unique blend of culture and wildlife that make this country so special. While Spain’s big cities and ...

Contrary to popular beliefs, myths legends and downright non truths, there are only two species of rats in Spain. The black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). In Spain, there ...

The Starlight Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 to promote the protection of the night sky and the development of “astrotourism” and there is an ever growing list of ...

Located on the Cantabrian-Atlantic coast of Galicia, the Mariñas Coruñesas y Tierras de Mandeo biosphere reserve is a mix of sea and mountain landscapes with cliffs, islands, coastal plains, beaches, ...

Geomantis larvoides, commonly known as the Wingless ground mantis is a small species of mantis that is found in Spain and other parts of Southern Europe. If you spot one, then the lack of wings and ...

From the return of a once-extinct breeding eagle to devastating wildfire losses, here are some of the most significant wildlife and conservation stories reported in Spain during September 2026.

The largest protected area in the Valencian Community, the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park (in Valencian Parc Natural de les Gorges del Cabriol) can be found where the Cabriel river acts as the natural ...