Just south of Seville lie the marshes or marismas of the Coto Doñana, an area with a rugged and special charm. Take in the landscape of cracked clay, big blue skies and endless plains of flowery bushes, suddenly interrupted by shadowy swamp forsests and spacious pine woods.
The unique shallow marshland forms the heart of the area and attracts birds like a magnet. The Coto Doñana is famous for its exotic and colourful flamingos, bee-eaters, purple gallinules, vultures, ibises, eagles, and so on, which flock in by the tens of thousands. Remnant populations of extremely rare animals, such as the Iberian lynx and Spanish imperial eagle further contribute to the Doñana's immeasurable natural value.
The visitors to the area await a unique experience. In an appealing setting that combines a traditional and laid-back atmosphere you will find yourself in a nature scene buzzing with energy. The Coto Doñana and its unique countryside offers an irresistable mix of splendid nature, wonderful birds and traditional Spanish culture.
The nature guide is part of a new series of innovative guides for nature enthusiasts. The Crossbill Guides combine interesting and insightful stories with up-to-date and practical tourist information. Detailed descriptions of hiking trails and car routes are conveniantly linked to information on everything you want to know about the whats, wheres and whys of the Coto Doñana's splendid nature.
Crossbill Guides Foundation
bibliografische Angaben: 2005. 159 p., full colour, softcover.
Verlag: KNNV uitgeverij
Anmerkungen: Reihe Crossbill Guides
