Sevilla Daytrips

Doñana is accessible from almost any city in Andalucía. Bus schedules vary, but both Empresa Damas (☎954 90 77 37) and Los Amarillos (☎954 98 91 84) run to towns in the park’s boundaries. Buses leave Sevilla’s Pl. de Armas station 6 times per day. The easiest way to see Doñana is by car. Take A-483 off of A-92; 45min. ☎959 43 04 32; www.infodonana.com/donanavisitas. Open daily 9am-7pm. Trips through Parque Nacional leave Tu-Su from May to mid-Sept. 8:30am and 8pm; from mid-Sept. to Apr. 8:30am and 3pm. €23.

One of Europe’s largest national parks, with everything from cork trees to wild buzzards, the immense and diverse Doñana park is both daunting and inspiring. The southern zone is the Parque Nacional, while the northern area is called the Parque Natural, a distinction that often proves confusing for visitors. The Parque Natural is more popular with long-term visitors and nature enthusiasts; there are ample opportunities for horseback-riding and hiking. Like the Marismas del Odiel, Doñana has its fair share of flamingos. The provincial tourist offices in Sevilla provide information on the park, including detailed driving directions, hiking suggestions, campsites, restaurants, and lodging in nearby towns. To visit the Parque Nacional, it’s necessary to make a reservation for a tour (4hr., 80km) that includes a boat ride across the Río Guadalquivir and a trip in an all-terrain vehicle through the three ecosystems of the park—dunes, wetlands, and arid, coniferous forest.

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