It is one of the few provinces in Spain that does not have Natural or National Parks, and not because it does not deserve them. The province of Valladolid has a nature of great value, although it lacks recognition. That does not mean, however, that there is no place for activities in nature in Valladolid.

 

Account, yes, with a Natural Reserve, the Banks of Castronuño-Vega del Duero. It is located in the southwest of the province and offers a multitude of proposals of all kinds for lovers of nature and ecotourism.

 

To start it is ideal for birding or bird watching, as it is a passage and nesting area for waterfowl. You can also practice water sports, such as kayaking or paddle surfing, on the Douro River or the San José Reservoir. Finally, as it could not be otherwise, there are plenty of routes for hiking.

 

Hiking, in fact, can be practiced throughout the province of Valladolid. There are more than 150 routes spread throughout the province. Routes that you can do on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. You will find options of all levels and for all tastes; going through countryside, pine forests, valleys or wetlands. In addition, there are some long-distance trails (such as the Path of the Douro) to satisfy the most demanding.

Another activity in nature in Valladolid that is taking center stage is birding. The best territory to practice it is the Tierra de Campos. You can see birds of prey, such as eaglets and kestrels, and steppe birds, such as bargains, little bustards and bustards. Other important places for this activity, but in this case for waterfowl, are the fertile plain of the Douro River and the Bajoz reservoir.

 

The more adventurous can go to the region of Duero-Esgueva to fly over the skies practicing paragliding or hang gliding from the Pico del Águila or the Cistérniga. If you like to fly, but not with your feet hanging, you will also find offers of balloon flight or ultralight flight through the skies of Valladolid. And, if yours, is to release adrenaline you can practice climbing or zip line, for example.

 

Between one thing and another, you will discover that Valladolid is one of those provinces that demonstrate that, in a matter of nature, fame is not everything.