Donana National Park and El Rocío: Guided Tour from Seville

This opportunity lets you explore a world heritage site, Doñana National Park, in 4X4 vehicle small group tour. Take the day to explore Doñana which houses the most biodiversity of any national park in Europe. Home to over 300 different species of birds this park excursion allows any bird watcher to explore beyond their dreams. Also, make sure you are keeping a look out for the Iberian Lynx, Imperial eagle, and Spur-thighed Tortoise, just to name a few of the other inhabitants of Doñana. Take a chance to experience the largest pristine beach in Europe. Also we will take our 4X4 through the unique village of El Rocio. Every year this village´s population swells to over 1.3 million as it is one of the main stops for people taking the pilgrimage through Spain. Look up at the unbelievable architecture of the beautiful white church as we pass through this historic village. A minimum of 4 participants is required to guarantee the tour.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   The guide will pick you up at the closest meeting point to your accommodation. Pick up points are: Calle Trajano nº6 and in Calle Rastro, 12A.

2. 2

   La Puebla del Rio

   40 min

   Our first stop will be the Sevillian town of Puebla del Río: the ecosystem around the town is very important because is the only area in Donana where the birds can find water easily all the year round, since a huge extension of rice fields grow every spring and summer here.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   We will stop in Dehesa de Abajo, a beautiful place full of acient olive trees and oaks, where you can observe the Europe’s largest white stork and thousands of birds in their natural habitat.

4. 4

   Santuario de Nuestra Senora del Rocio

   1 hour

   Than the trip will continue untill the hermitage of El Rocío, an evocative village of other times where a typical atmosphere of other centuries is recreated, with its sandy streets traveled by horses and people on foot.

5. 5

   Palacio del Acebron

   30 min

   You will visit than the impressive Palacio del Acebrón next to the Arroyo de la Rocina.

6. 6

   Parque Nacional de Donana

   1 hour

   You will do a circular hiking route while interpreting animal trails and learn some indigenous plant species of this natural environment. At the end of this tour, we will take a short break for lunch tasting the typical cuisine of the area.

7. 7

   Playa de Matalascanas

   1 hour

   You will visit the ecosystem of the coast of Doñana, where you can discover its peculiar transforming dunes.

8. 8

   Parque Nacional de Donana

   2 hours

   You will start the return to Seville crossing, in a 4×4, the forested area of the Doñana National Park to be able to see some of the great mammals that inhabit the area and see the famous Iberian Lynx.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.