Birding in spain

birdwatching in spain - tours in spain

Discover the outstandingly beautiful scenery and exciting wildlife of central Spain with Gredos Vivo Nature Tours

All inclusive tours

Pico menor Gredos Vivo (The Living Gredos) organises tours in Western Spain: in the centrally located mountain range of the Gredos, to the North in the plains, wetland areas and river canyons of Castille, and to the South in parts of Extremadura. Various itineraries are offered to explore different areas of this still little known yet beautiful part of Spain. The tours are led by Claire Graham at a leisurely pace to enjoy and take in the landscapes whilst discovering their birds and other wildlife; a chance also to enjoy the local culture, tradition and gastronomy.  

Walking is generally easy unless otherwise specified, generally not more than 2-3 miles at a time.

2010 PROGRAMME OF TOURS

Please, note that tailor-made trips can also be arranged for a minimum of 2 travellers

These trips have been designed for those who enjoy watching birds while discovering the beauty and distinctive features of new environments at a leisurely pace. They are not aimed at obtaining the longest bird list in the shortest time possible! Walking is easy, generally not more than 2-3 miles at a time. Should a more challenging walk be involved at any point, it would be optional. Most days, lunch will be a picnic and there will be free time for everyone to enjoy in his or her own way.

Local birdwatching walks/tours in the Sierra de Gredos

Ave de Gredos The Sierra de Gredos, in central western Spain, is a protected natural park well known for its diversity of habitats and birds. Birds such as the Bluethroat, Rock Thrush, Ortolan Bunting, Citril Finch and many raptors breed in the area. Gredos Vivo (The Living Gredos) also offers to take you on short birding walks or tours (half or full days) through some of the best areas of the northern parts of the Gredos mountains.

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Gredos Vivo (The Living Gredos) runs relaxed birding holidays tours in the little known yet stunning Gredos Mountain Range in western central Spain, including also Monfragüe, Extremadura, and the Ávila and Salamanca regions of the Northern plateau of Castille (Castilla y León). Gredos Vivo also offers to take you on short birding walks/trips through some of the best areas of the northern slopes of the Gredos mountains. All our birding tours in Spain are in small groups and can be either itinerant or based at a single hotel, and can be tailor made for a minimum of 2 travellers. Birdwatching tours in Spain start from Madrid or Valladolid airport. With Gredos Vivo tours you will discover the wildlife, flowers, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, butterflies and other insects to be found in the area in spring, summer and autumn. Spanish ibex is very abundant in the Gredos. The Gredos mountains, situated at the limit between the harsher continental conditions to the North and the milder Mediterranean climate to the South, is one of the most interesting natural parks of Spain's central region of Castilla y León from a biological point of view. Birdwatching holidays in Spain, in the Gredos, are very rewarding. Gredos is also the home of important landscape, cultural and biological values.