El Rocio, Donana Natural Park and Matalascanas Beach Day Trip from Seville

Seville, Spain

11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Spain’s rich religious heritage and sublime natural splendor on a full-day trip from Seville. Cruise around the dazzling Doñana Natural Park in a powerful 4WD drive vehicle and discover abundant wildlife and fascinating flora. Journey through muggy marshland, dramatic sand dunes and lush forests before delving into the traditional culture of El Rocio, a quaint town home to a renowned pilgrimage site. Conclude your tour with a romantic stroll upon the silken sands of Matalascañas Beach then relax during the comfortable journey back to Seville.

Day trip to El Rocio and Doñana National Park from Seville with an expert guide
Hop in a 4WD vehicle and explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Doñana National Park, one of Europe’s largest natural reserves
Watch for abundant wildlife as you travel through lush marshlands and forests
Learn about Spain's religious heritage at the village of El Rocio, a world-renowned 13th-century pilgrimage site
Enjoy a relaxing stroll along scenic Matalascañas Beach

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
4WD tour through Doñana Natural Park
Local guide
Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

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Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Emerge early and meet your driver at your Seville hotel; climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and relax during the scenic 1-hour drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Doñana National Park.

On arrival, clamber into an impressive 4WD jeep and set out to explore one of Europe’s largest wetland reserves. Listen as your knowledgeable guide explains a variety of complex eco-systems and scour the scenery for diverse birds, reptiles and amphibians. Keep your eyes open for sightings of the rare and endangered Egyptian mongoose during your remarkable ride.

Next, venture to the provincial village of El Rocio to discover the captivating history of the world-renowned pilgrimage site. See the sacred statue of the Virgin of El Rocio and delve deeper into its 13th century origin.

Then, take a serene stroll upon the soft sands of Matalascañas Beach during some relaxed free time. Pleasure your palate with the traditional flavors of Spanish cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense) then sit back during the smooth journey back to Seville.

Andalsur Excursiones

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Nacional de Donana

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matalascanas

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santuario de Nuestra Senora del Rocio

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Occasionally the tour may be offered in two languages at the same time
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.2

based on 5 reviews

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Amazing Trip! It rained the day we...

Saima V, Nov 2015

Amazing Trip! It rained the day we went so made the experience more exciting. You could smell Pine trees and Eucalyptus everywhere, it was so peaceful. The beach was really nice, shame we couldn't enjoy it because it rained. We didn't see the Iberia lynx due to the weather. I do the think price is quite heavy, but it's one of the few we found available so not much you can do with that. The tour guide was great too.

Very much enjoyed the National Park...

Brooke N, Oct 2014

Very much enjoyed the National Park part of the tour. We drove in the large 4-wheel drive vehicle along the beach first. There were wild pigs and lots of interesting birds. We than visited some fishermen's houses and went into the woods. We saw some deer and wild pigs again. Then we drove through some interesting large sand dunes surrounding and covering up pine trees, while the guide explained how the dunes move across the landscape. I thought the park was fascinating for the flora and the fauna. We then had lunch on our own at Matalascanas Beach which provided an opportunity to shop. Lunch was reasonable priced and good. I was less interested iin El Rocio's church. The church is noted for a new large copy of a much smaller statue of the Virgin Mary found in a nearby field decades ago. The church is pretty, but not really remarkable.

This was an amazing small group...

lackley, Jan 2013

This was an amazing small group trip, enjoyed by all, particularly my adult children. The national park tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and anxious to share his knowledge. We traveled through the mist and partial sun via a Jurassic Park-like four-wheel-drive vehicle, through the sand dunes to see ocean/river and forest, local color with the mussel fishermen and history. We saw lots of different birds and an amazing spider. Definitely off-the-beaten track and a break from city life. If you like the outdoors and are looking for something different, you will enjoy this tour. Our local tour guide was extremely helpful and attentive as well. I would have appreciated a little more background about El Rocio (although most likely, we could have specifically asked for this, but did not).