Private excursion to
Doñana National Park from Seville
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Private excursion to Doñana National Park from Seville
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Our excursion to Doñana will begin in Seville, accompanied by one of our specialised guides, to enjoy a wonderful day in nature.
The first stop will be the Sevillian town of Puebla del Río, at the gateway to the Doñana marshes. Crossed entirely by the Guadalquivir River, this municipality is home to one of the best-preserved wild olive forests in the area, the Dehesa de Abajo, which is home to the largest colony of white storks in Europe, as they take advantage of the treetops and the nearby La Rianzuela lagoon to nest. The slight elevation of this pasture above the marsh is ideal for observing hundreds of birds in their natural habitat and the flat landscape of the marsh.
‘The Dehesa de Abajo, in the Doñana region, is home to the largest colony of white storks in Europe and a well-preserved wild olive forest.’
Every year, the marshes provide refuge for approximately 200,000 individuals of more than 300 different bird species, making this place the most important natural area on the European continent. The area is also the largest rice field in Spain in terms of planted area and the most productive thanks to the high summer temperatures and the water from the Guadalquivir River. Its unique geography and landscape have been the setting for famous film shoots such as the award-winning film Isla Mínima.
Leaving the rice fields behind, we will continue our tour until we reach the northern part of the Doñana National Park, where we will stop to visit the village of El Rocío, famous throughout the country for its pilgrimage. This village evokes times gone by in Andalusia, recreating the typical Andalusian atmosphere of centuries past, as if travelling back in time, with its sandy streets travelled by horses and people on foot.
The excursion will take us through the village to the famous Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Rocío, in its popular chapel, where more than a million people gather every year to participate in one of the most important religious pilgrimages on the planet.
‘The village of El Rocío welcomes more than a million visitors every year during the pilgrimage celebrations.’
After visiting the village of El Rocío, we will visit the Palacio del Acebrón, next to the Arroyo de la Rocina, to discover another of Doñana’s ecosystems: the gallery forest. We will take a circular hiking route while interpreting animal tracks and learning about some endemic plant species of this natural environment. At the end of this trail, we will take a short break for lunch to sample the typical cuisine of the area, before heading to the next ecosystem on our visit: the beach.
At over 30 kilometres long, the Doñana beach is the longest unspoilt beach in Spain, stretching from the famous town of Matalascañas to the mouth of the Guadalquivir River off the coast of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. On a short tour, we will discover its unique shifting sand dunes, where we can observe flora and fauna characteristic of this ecosystem. In addition, if the weather is good, you can enjoy a refreshing swim, which will be very rewarding. Don’t forget to bring your swimwear if you visit us in summer!
At sunset, we will begin our return to Seville, crossing the wooded area of Doñana National Park in our 4×4 to spot the large mammals that inhabit it, such as deer, foxes and wild boars, and try to see the park’s icon, the famous Iberian lynx.
Remember that we also offer two-day visits to Doñana National Park from Seville, with one night’s accommodation included, and that this excursion is available as a private tour with whoever you want.
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- Regular tour Mon – Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri – Sat – Sun.
- You can check the availability in the reservation calendar.
- You can reserve a tour up to 10 hours before the start time. If you want to book earlier, please call us.
- This tour is available at: 09:30, 10:30. Please check the booking calendar to confirm the available time on your desired date. The pick-up time varies according to the time of year and the cycle of the animals.
- Pick up from hotel or accommodation in the centre. If the accommodation is not accessible, you will be picked up at the nearest access point. Once the booking has been made, the time and exact meeting point must be confirmed by email or telephone.
- These pick-up points will be the same as the arrival point at the end of the excursion.
- It is recommended to arrive at the departure point with a margin of time in advance.
- The tour will be carried out in the order and manner that the guide considers most appropriate, taking into account the time of year, the weather conditions, the state of the roads and the festive calendar of the places to be visited.
- Depending on the time of year, it may happen that some parts of the route cannot be visited.
- During the hot season, we recommend that you bring plenty of water, sun cream and swimwear, as we often stop at the National Park’s unspoilt beaches. This tour runs mostly on dirt tracks and nature trails, so comfortable clothing and footwear are also recommended.
10 hours approximately
- Professional guide.
- Return transport from Seville.
- Guided tour of the different ecosystems of the National Park.
- 4×4 route through restricted areas of Doñana.
Tour in Spanish and English. For other languages, please contact us.
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- Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund. Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, will not be refunded.
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