San Lorenzo de El Escorial will host the 8th edition of NatureWatch Madrid , a leading national ecotourism event, from November 21st to 23rd, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Community of Madrid and is organized in collaboration with the San Lorenzo de El Escorial City Council and Soy Ecoturista .
NatureWatch Madrid 2025 will be a carbon-neutral event , combining presentations, field trips, and discussions focused on ecotourism and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The featured species will be the Spanish moon moth , historically linked to the area and studied at the Insectpark , the only center specializing in this species.
The event will highlight the relationship between nature and heritage in the Royal Site, as well as address topics such as urban ecotourism, the well-being associated with the forests of San Lorenzo, and success stories in local development. A drawing workshop led by nature artist Nacho Sevilla , dedicated to the Spanish moon moth, will also be held.
The activities will include guided tours of the Herrería Forest , the Luis Ceballos Arboretum , and the Water Route . NatureWatch also has the support of various entities in the sector and specialized collaborators.
Meeting Details
VIII natureWatch Meeting Madrid 2025
Date: November 21–23, 2025
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid)
Registration is now open, with limited places available.
More information and registration: www.encuentronaturewatch.com
Technical Secretariat: Tel. 649 726 370