Parque Natural Monte Aloia - Spain - Gondomar

Situated on the southern border of the Sierra do Galiñeiro (Pontevedra), Monte Aloia Nature Park covers 746 hectares, and was the first Parque Natural created in Galicia (1978). It has also been declared a Nature Reserve of National Interest. Among its most attractive features are the panoramic views it offers of the Miño and Louro Valleys, as well as the large number of tree species there, both indigenous and exotic, and the granite landscapes. 

Parque Natural Serra da Estrela - Portugal - Manteigas Municipality

Fique a conhecer os estudos, projectos e acções em que o PNSE está envolvido ao nível da Conservação da Natureza e Biodiversidade, do Desenvolvimento Local e da Informação e Educação Ambiental. Rede de Reservas Biogenéticas do Conselho da Europa: “Planalto Central da Serra da Estrela” (área actualmente integrada no Sítio “Serra da Estrela” - Rede Natura 2000). 

Patara National Park - Turkey - Kaş

Patara was the major naval and trading port of Lycia, located at the mouth of the Xanthos River, until it silted up and turned into a malaria-plagued marsh. It is not far from the sites of Letoon and Xanthos and a day trip from Kalkan, Kaş or Fethiye could easily combine the sites. The Patara area is a national park, a key biodiversity area and is rich in birdlife. Deer and wild goats Capra aegagrus remain (a wild goat was even seen on the mountain side above Kalkan), as do badgers, porcupines, rabbits, red and persian squirrels, lynx, plenty of tortoises, lots of lizards including...

Peak District Dales cSAC & Wye Valley Woodlands cSAC - United Kingdom - Bakewell

Ravine woodlands are found in steep-sided limestone valleys and provide a rich habitat for a fascinating range of wildlife. These spectacular woodlands are of international importance, having been identified as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) under the European Community Habitats Directive and are part of the Natura 2000 network of key woodland conservation sites in Europe.

Pelister National Park - Macedonia (FYROM) - Resen

Pelister National Park has a land area of 17,150 hectares, with evevations form 927 to 2601 meters. Pelister is a home of many rare and endemic animal and plant species. In order to better know the park and the animals and plants that live here, we invite you to hike along many trails in National Park Pelister. The Park is rich with flora species. There are 931 plant species, 61 species of lichens,19 species of mosses, and 264 species of mushrooms. 10 of these species are porotected n Europian level. Clear fresh spring waters, rivers that are inhabited by the Pelister and Pelagonija...

Peneda-Gerês National Park - Portugal - Terras de Bouro Municipality

 Estatuto de Parque Nacional, através do Decreto-Lei n.º 187/71, de 8 de Maio que cria o Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês; Reserva Biogenética do Conselho da Europa: “Matas de Palheiros - Albergaria”; Sítio de Importância Comunitária (SIC) “Serras da Peneda-Gerês”, da rede ecológica europeia Rede Natura 2000, através da Resolução do Conselho de Ministros n.º 142/97, de 28 de Agosto, publicado no Jornal Oficial da Comunidade Europeia, de 29/12/ 2004. Zona de Protecção...

Petelinjek - Slovenia - Novo mesto

Petelinjek is part of the larger Ličenca, the area that was in 2004 given the status of proposed site of community interest NATURA 2000 (i.e. ecologically significant area, which is in EU important for the preservation of favourable conservation status of animal and plant species, their habitats and habitat types, whose conservation is in the EU's interest). These are significant wetlands situated along the border between the Councils of Slovenske Konjice and Slovenska Bistrica. Wetlands are the most endangered habitats not only in Slovenia but in Europe as a whole. In the area of...

Piasnickie Laki - Poland - Pomorskie

The site covers fragment of Littoral Marshes Plain (Rownina Blot Przymorskich) in the bifurcation of the Piasnica river and old river bed of Piasnica. Wet meadows and rush vegetation overgrow small part of the plain. Within the borders of the site old river beds of Piasnica surrounded by diverse mosaic of forest (mostly birch-oak forests) and non-forest vegetation are situated. There are also patches of willow thickets and bog myrtle thickets. On the remaining area mixed birch-oak forests dominate. 

Pindos National Park - Greece - Egnatia

Pindos National Park (Valia Calda) , is the national park that of mountainous region of "Zesti Koilada", and area rich in pine and beech pine trees. The Park was establised in 1966, it covers an area of 7000 hectares of which 3300 are the center and the rest is the district zone of the the forestry. On the outskirts of the Forestry located are the villages of: Vovousa, Perivoli, Krania, Milia Flampourari, Greveniti and the small town of Metsovo while inside the forest there are no settlements. The purity and the ecological value of the mountainous ecosystem of the Pindos...

Planets path Burgdorf - Wynigen - Switzerland - Burgdorf

On a scale of 1 : 1 billion, along 6 km you'll find all the planets of our solar system (in relative distance). Starts at Burgdorf, endpoint is Wynigen. Time needed approx. 3 hours.

Plantasjan - The Park of Vágur - Faroe Islands - Vágur

Plantasjan - The Park of Vágur, is not a proper natural park. Trees do not grow wild in the Faroe Islands. Some villages/towns have planted trees and made in into a park. The park must have fence all around it in order to keep the sheep away. Vágur is one of the villages/towns in Suðuroy (South Island), which is the southernmost of the Faroe Islands.  

Pobrzeze Slowinskie - Poland - słupski

Pobrzeze Slowinskie is a Site of Community Importance. It is wild and inaccessible but beautiful. Here you can find dark forests, swamps, peat bogs and numerous animals as well as areas where dunes move and separate lakes from the sea. Pobrzeze Slowinskie is unique for Poland and Europe area with great landscape and environmental and cultural values. On a small area you can find here different ecosystems: lakes, the sea, rivers, dunes, peat bogs, forests and meadows. It is also a habitat of numerous bird species – enlisted in RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands. Ecosystem Very unique...

Police-Kanaly - Poland - Police

Police-Kanaly refuge lies in West-Pomeranian voivodeship. It occupies area of 0.5 km² on Police commune. It has been taken under protection within Natura 2000 network because of the biggest habitats of bats in West Pomerania. Bats live in a network of underground canals which are pre-war remains of a factory. In 2003 about 780 individuals of 6 species were wintering here, from which the most important are: Barbastelle bat, greater mouse-eared bat 

Prespa Park - Macedonia (FYROM) - Resen

A particular combination of the Mediterranean and Continental climate, different rock types, isolation on high altitude, together with the longevity of 12 million years have rendered Lakes Macro and Micro Prespa a globally unique flora and fauna. Around the two tectonic lakes – among the oldest on Earth – rich biodiversity has developed. A shelter for over 90 species of migratory birds, Prespa lakes are also home to tens of species that have been officially registered as critically endangered or vulnerable. Among them is the Dalmatian Pelican, one of the largest flying birds in...

Prignitz - Network Natura 2000 - Germany - Nuthe-Urstromtal

Wide flood plain area in the lowlands of East Germany, wet hay meadows, seepage influenced pastures and meadows. running projecys: Rehumidification to stabilize and raise water level by constructing weirs and dams. Building up relationships with local community, theatre, individual high quality information panel. Natura 2000 site.

Przymorskie Blota - Poland - Ustka

Przymorskie Blota refuge is the Site of Community Importance. As many as nine types of habitats important for the biodiversity of Europe occur here. A valuable element of the ecosystem is Jezioro Modla (the Modla Lake), which is a refuge for wetland birds as well as natural habitat for many vegetation communities. The refuge is a part of "Pas Pobrzeza" Area of Protected Landscape, located westward from the town of Ustka. Ecosystem Most of the refuge area is overgrown with meadow and scrub habitats which cover about 65% of the area. Significant parts are also occupied by deciduous...

Puszcza Kampinoska - Poland - Gmina Łomianki

The National Park was established in 1959 and is one of the best preserved complexes of inland dunes and marshlands in Europe. It is the second largest National Park in Poland, one of the two European National Parks bordering the capital city of their country.

Radensko polje - Slovenia - Grosuplje

It is a special Natura 2000 site under the Habitats Directive (pSCI). Wetland, Periodic Lake, Caves... It is a semi karstic area.
The Radensko polje is the smallest of the nine most pronounced karst poljes (flat, steep-walled depressions with no outflowing streams) in Slovenia. It lies in the middle of the Lower Carniola karst region, 3 kilometres southeast of Grosuplje and 30 kilometres southeast of Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. This area, only a few kilometres wide, includes all the typical karst phenomena, such as karst springs, caves, sinkholes, estavelles, and dry karst...

Ramsenhütte - Switzerland - Diemtigen

Ghosts in the Ramsenhütte? It has been reported that  the main door of the hut opens at night despite having been closed several times. On the floor of the house a bluish rectangle appears several times. Back in the 18. century a herder died in the flames at the place the current Ramsenhütte has been built. He collected gentian to produce a brandy but unfortunately an explosion led to a fire which destroyed the hut completely.   Source: Orte des Grauens in der Schweiz, Hans Peter Roth, Niklaus Maurer. AT Verlag

Raureifwanderung - Switzerland - Lostorf

A particular hike in the mist during winter time. Rime on the trees. This hike starts close to Lindenhof. 

Rdum tal-Madonna - Malta - Mellieħa

The site is a peninsular in the North-East of Malta. It’s a wild, rocky area with sheer cliffs and crumbling limestone shores. This spectacular location overlooks the Mediterranean to Gozo and Comino.
The site is important for its garrigue vegetation, typical of Malta, which includes plants such as Wild Thyme (Thymbra capitata), Mediterranean Heath (Erica multiflora) and Maltese Spurge (Euphorbia melitensis). There are a number of orchid species which grow on the site, including the Bumble Bee Orchid (Ophrys bombyliflora), the Scented Bug Orchid (Orchis fragrans) and the Maltese...

Refuge Tournalin Saint Jacques - Italy - Champoluc-champlan

Randonnée en raquette depuis saint jacques dans la vallée d'Ayas en val d'Aoste. Randonnée facile à faire. Précautions d'usage en matière de randonnée hivernale 

Regional Parc Chasseral - Switzerland - Nods

The regional parc Chasseral is the outcome of a common goal to promote the sustainable development of the region paying particular attention to protect local natural, cultural, rural, industrial and craftmanship heredity.....

Regional Parc Doubs - Switzerland - Le Noirmont

The Doubs region offers steep valleys, excellent hikes along the river and magnificient limestone formation. 

Regional Parc Jura-Vaud - Switzerland - Bière

The jura landscape which looks extremely natural at first glance is actually man made. The history of exploiting the forest and establishing the pasture-woods reaches back in the 12th century.

Regional Park Ballons des Vosges - France - Munster

The park encompasses diverse areas as the Upper Vosges and its wood covered slopes, the valleys of the Vosges, Upper Rhine and Comtois, the set of a thousand lakes, the country of the Vosges and Alsace wine region. It also contains rare natural environments such as high-stubble, bogs, beech and fir forest, hill and forests of oak and beech, calcareous grasslands, rivers, lakes and ponds. Further it offers insights into local traditions: i) along the river systems -> early industry, ii) minery but also into dark parts of the history (war history)

Regional Park Boucles de la Seine Normande - France - Notre-Dame-de-Bliquetuit

Located between Le Havre and Rouen, the park created May 17, 1974 (formerly known as Regional Park Brotonne) covers 80,000 hectares and covers 72 cities + 2 common carrier. It has a wide variety of natural environments and a rich history: Marsh: Marsh Vernier, nature reserve Vallon du Vivier forests: forest of Brotonne forest of Trait-Maulévrier forest of Roumare Abbeys: abbey of Jumieges, abbey of Saint-Wandrille abbey of Saint-Georges-de-Boscherville Crafts: bread oven (The Hague-de-Routot), House of flax (Routot) clog museum (The Hague-de-Routot), the stone mill (Hauville)...

Regional Park Causses du Quercy - France - Labastide-Murat

The Regional Park of Causses of Quercy includes a wide variety of natural habitats: cliffs, scree, dolines (also known locally as "Cloup"), sinkholes, calcareous dry grasslands and heathlands (= growing on a soil rich in limestone) , native grasslands, wet meadows and marshes, ponds ("St Namphaise lakes") and rivers, oak forests, woodland slopes of ravines or ... 20 types of habitats of European interest have been identified. The outstanding natural environment of the territory of the Regional Park are closely related to human activities, mainly agricultural, which...

Regional Park de Brière - France - Saint-Lyphard

The territory of the Regional Natural Park of Brière is mainly characterized by the presence of wetlands, which cover almost half of its surface. To protect these wetlands was the main reason why the park was founded in 1970. Even today, thanks to the action of the Park, the region offers a unique natural treasure. However, as the threats for such wetlands have not ceased the park is exposed to continous challenges.The main activites of the park are directed towards projects which restore and protect the heritage sustainably and aim at establishing a harmoniious development of the...

Regional Park Queyras - France - Arvieux

Au-delà de 2 400 m d'altitude, les conditions hivernales se maintiennent plus de neuf mois par an. Les périodes clémentes favorables au développement des végétaux sont de ce fait si réduites que de nombreuses espèces parviennent rarement à produire leurs graines. L'aspect laineux de l'Edelweiss vient du grand nombre de poils qui recouvrent cette plante pour la protéger du froid. Les pentes herbeuses profitent aux 2 500 Chamois du Queyras. La forêt de mélèzes leur convient aussi. Un plan de chasse fixe...