{"id":12262,"date":"2020-07-24T20:40:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T20:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/natuaventura.com\/?page_id=12262"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:52:40","slug":"end-of-year-trip-in-donana-3-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/natuaventura.com\/en\/end-of-year-trip-in-donana-3-days\/","title":{"rendered":"School leaving trip to Do\u00f1ana in 3 days"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do\u00f1ana is a protected area of more than 120,000 hectares divided between the National Park and the Natural Park. These lands constitute the most important wetland in Europe. Its richness and ecological value have led to the Do\u00f1ana National Park being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Discover here a possible 3-day itinerary \u2014 complete and packed with all kinds of activities \u2014 for your school leaving trip to Do\u00f1ana. It will take you not only through this imposing park, but also to all the important spots located in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

Over these days you will discover the marshes, spot migratory birds, explore the mobile dunes of Do\u00f1ana, its rich fauna and flora, the most iconic villages in the area, the Columbian Sites essential for understanding the Discovery of the Americas, and the stunning beaches of the Atlantic coastline. Immerse yourself in Andalusian culture, its gastronomy, traditions and landscapes on this 3-day route for your school leaving trip to Do\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n

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Day 1. Visit to Do\u00f1ana National Park and the village of El Roc\u00edo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We begin the itinerary in Matalasca\u00f1as, with a 4\u00d74 route that takes us into the park. The dunes appear almost immediately, and the vehicle can bounce along for quite a stretch. The famous mobile dunes of Do\u00f1ana can reach up to 30 metres in height. Here you will be able to spot all manner of wildlife, guided by your tour guide, and will learn how the dunes are formed and the importance of this great Nature Reserve, unique in Spain. You will be able to walk through the designated areas and admire the beauty of its landscapes and the sense of peace that pervades this protected environment. And if you are very lucky, you might even spot an Iberian lynx \u2014 so keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n

Later, once the guided tour of Do\u00f1ana is complete, we head towards the famous village of El Roc\u00edo. Unpaved streets that surrender to the Virgin of El Roc\u00edo, whose enormous pilgrimage is known the world over. But El Roc\u00edo is more than a pilgrimage, and it is best visited in spring, ideally on a Sunday, when the locals take their horses out for a ride through the village. A walk along the edge of the marshes while watching hundreds of flamingos and other waterbirds is also a must.<\/p>\n

Day 2. Visit to the Columbian Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This visit is a magnificent opportunity for an open-air History lesson, discovering at first hand the place from which Christopher Columbus’s three caravels set sail. Arriving in Palos de la Frontera, the seafaring and conquering atmosphere is immediately apparent, with large wooden ships filling its impressive harbour. It is a visit declared a Site of Historic and Artistic Interest that spans the municipalities of Moguer and Palos de la Frontera. The most interesting places to visit in this area are:<\/p>\n