Spain didn't get a single mention on the hotly debated 2011 list of the "7 New Wonders of Nature." So it drew up a list of its own.
Spain's 7 natural wonders were announced in early June 2014 following a vote on the campaign's official website.
More than 82,000 votes were cast to choose the top seven from 20 destinations across Spain. Whether an ancient gold mine counts as a "wonder of nature" is up for debate, but the seven finalists make up a scenic alternative to the standard tourist checklist of heritage sites.
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"Probably one of the least known destinations for international tourists is Gaztelugatxe," says campaign spokesperson Sonia Rodriguez.
"For Spanish tourists, the least known destinations are Las Medulas or the Lagunas de Ruidera nature park."
The list of natural wonders
Gaztelugatxe, a tiny rocky island.
Somiedo Nature Park, a wildlife reserve high in the mountains.
Cabo de Gata-Nijar Nature Park, a volcanic landscape in southern Andalusia.
Las Medulas, an ancient gold mine.
Lagunas de Ruidera Nature Park, a landscape of lakes.
Fuente De, a gorge in the Picos de Europa mountains.
As Catedrais Beach, a stunning spot on Spain's northern coast.
