Teresa Farino Knihy

This beautifully illustrated natural history travel guide is part of a series aimed at general readers and ecotourists interested in wildlife. It serves as an introduction to the natural history of Europe, focusing on the Iberian Peninsula, which features diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, ancient forests home to bears and capercaillies, unique wood-pasture ecosystems, and arid areas populated by great bustards and sandgrouse. The region also includes mighty rivers and coastal estuaries rich in waterbirds, alongside the Balearic archipelago, known for its unique flora and abundant seabird colonies. The guide provides practical insights into the ecology, geology, and wildlife of Spain and the Balearic Islands, detailing where to experience the region's natural beauty. It features around 300 carefully selected sites, ranging from National Parks to common land, all accessible to the public. The authors' choices are based on extensive travel and research, ensuring a comprehensive overview of habitats and wildlife. The book is filled with stunning photographs, illustrations of plants and animals, color maps, and a composite painting that captures typical habitats and their inhabitants, making it an essential resource for nature enthusiasts.

The Picos de Europa, one of Europe's last mountain wilderness areas, are the high point of a long ridge of mountains which runs along the north coast of Spain, the Cordillera Cantabrica. Rising to 2648m (about 8700ft), the Picos are divided into three spectacular limestone massifs separated from one another, and from the surrounding ranges, by precipitous gorges - a truly spectacular area in which to walk or tour. This guide covers the entire range (all three massifs): Urrieles (central Picos), Cornin (western Picos), and ndara (eastern Picos). It contains a wealth of information about the dazzling array of plant and animal life you can expect to see when exploring the range

The go-to Picos de Europa travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Picos de Europa on foot with the Sunflower Picos de Europa travel guide which includes 25 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on recommended car tour.