Wild camping in Spain

Wildlife
You should research the region in which you want to camp. In parts of Spain, there are poisonous animals like scorpions or various species of spiders and snakes. In the north of the country, there are also wolves and bears, although it is very unlikely that you will encounter them in the wild. So be careful where you set up camp.

The danger of forest fires
In Spain, very high temperatures and sometimes longer dry periods prevail, especially in summer, which results in an extremely high risk of forest fires. Only this summer there was a devastating forest fire in Catalonia, in which over 4,000 hectares of forest were burned. Avoid fires near forests and dry meadows.

Ramblas
Many beaches lead so-called Ramblas, which is often underestimated especially by tourists and campers. Ramblas are empty river beds that look like dirt roads at first sight. When it rains, they can fill up extremely quickly and develop into torrential currents. Also here you shouldn't settle overnight.

Hunting areas
Large areas of Spanish nature are hunting grounds. You can recognize them by black and white tin signs or signs with the inscription "Coto privado de Caza." These areas should be avoided as a matter of urgency, as hunters are already on their way early in the morning outside the breeding and setting season and shots echo through the air.

Fact #1 - Tomatina
Every year at the Tomatina Festival the inhabitants of Buñol throw themselves with overripe tomatoes. On average, about 160 tons of tomatoes fly through the air.

Fact #2 - Quick speaker
Spain is the fastest spoken language in the world in terms of syllables spoken per second. They create about eight syllables per second.

Fact #3 - Desert
Yes, there are deserts in Europe too. More precisely, there is exactly one desert in Europe, the desert of Tabernas. The 280 km² large desert lies in the south of Spain in Andalusia.

Fact #4 - Sand theft
At the Platja del Palma in Mallorca, more than 82 tons of sand are "stolen" every year. Tourists from all over the world unconsciously carry the sand home in their clothes and bags.

Fact #5 - Spanish punctuality
Spaniards have many qualities, but punctuality is not one of them. A delay of up to 30 minutes is not unusual and is not seen as rude.

Fact #6 - Density of pubs
You want to sit in a bar and drink a glass of wine or a cold beer? Spain has the highest density of pubs in Europe.

Fact #7 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
From prehistoric rock paintings to historic towns and national parks. Spain has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ranks third in the world.

Fact #8 - The oldest restaurant in the world
Casa Botín is the oldest restaurant in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. It was opened in Madrid in 1725 and was one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite restaurants.

Fact #9 - Coffee
You want to have a cappuccino or latte macchiato? That could be difficult. Spaniards usually only drink their coffee black or with milk. But sugar is always part of it.

Fact #10 - The capital city
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is well known. But did you know that Madrid is the geographical center of Spain? The "Puerta del Sol" square is the exact center of the country.