( CNN ) -- Spain did n't get a mention in 2011 's hotly debated `` New 7 Wonders of Nature '' roundup . So it just went ahead and cooked up its own list . The 7 Natural Wonders of Spain were announced in early June after a round of votes on the campaign 's official website . More than 82,000 votes were cast to select the top seven out of 20 Spanish destinations . It 's unclear an ancient gold mine counts as a `` natural wonders '' but the seven finalists make a stunningly scenic alternative itinerary to standard travel lists of heritage sites . `` Probably one of the least-known destinations for international tourists is Gaztelugatxe , '' campaign representative Sonia Rodriguez told CNN . `` In the case of Spanish tourists , the least known destinations are Las Medulas or the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park . '' In the final stage of the campaign , organized by travel insurance company Allianz Global Assistance , a team of `` explorers '' will be picked to officially inaugurate a new tourist route around the sites . All travel expenses and a `` salary '' of â‚¬1,500 ( $ 2,045 ) will be provided for each explorer to cover a two-week tour of all seven . The website will be accepting applications from Spanish speakers until June 30 . The list of natural wonders includes : Gaztelugatxe , a small rocky island ; Somiedo Natural Park , a mountain wildlife haven ; Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park , a volcanic landscape in southern Andalusia ; Las Medulas , an ancient gold mine ; Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park , a landscape of lakes ; Fuente De , a gorge in the Picos de Europa mountains and As Catedrais beach , a stunning spot on Spain 's northern coast .
More than 82,000 votes were cast to pick new natural destinations in Spain . Top destinations include biosphere reserves and a number of lakes . Expedition 's final stage includes hiring a team of ` ` experts '' to go on two - week trip .