Getaway with the little ones? You'll have the best time in these nature reserves and national parks in Spain

Located in Castellón de la Plana in the Region of Valencia, the Columbretes nature reserve, previously known as the Islands of the Snakes, rises from the Mediterranean Sea as four islands of volcanic origin: Columbrete Grande (AKA Illa Grossa), which is currently the only one of the four that can be visited; La Ferrera; La Horadada (AKA La Foradada); and El Berantín (AKA Carallot). After a scenic boat trip, you will disembark in the port of Tofiño on Illa Grossa, and begin a route that will take you to a spectacular lighthouse some 67 metres tall. This film-worthy location is well worth the trip.  As you walk along the path, you'll gradually discover its biological richness and impressive ecology. If you have time afterwards, you can also go snorkelling when you get back to the port. Afterwards, you can observe the seabed at the Castellón planetarium, which has an exhibition about the islands and fishing in the area.

Awarded the World Heritage designation by UNESCO in 1994, the Doñana National Park in Andalusia has become one of the most famous natural parks in Spain, probably due to the majesty of its marshlands. During winter and spring, the marshland becomes a stunning lake, home to countless water birds. Moreover, its uniqueness and variety of species have led to the park being classified as the largest ecological reserve in Europe. It's incredible to see and explore, and each spot will show you something new. The littlest visitors will be surprised to see how red deer, fallow deer and even wild boar roam freely. They'll enjoy themselves travelling in a 4x4 for more than 80 kilometres in the company of a guide telling them the history of the location and interesting facts about the wildlife, and they can get to know the Matalascañas area, sinking their feet into a series of real sand dunes.