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Superb Horse Riding, Photography and Birding Vacations on the Costa de la Luz in Andalusia, Spain.
Booted Eagle
Birding Holidays Introduction
Welcome to the ornithological section of our website. We offer weeklong bird watching holidays in one of Europe’s unique ornithological areas. Almost one-fifth of Andalusia's total area has protected status with a variety of habitats from wetlands to desert, making it one of the best and varied destinations for ornithologists. Whether you are a keen beginner or dyed in the wool twitcher, time is taken with all guests to ensure that you have a great holiday at your own pace, in this special corner of Europe.
Superb Birding Vacations
Andalucia is the southernmost province in Spain. Our base is in the fishing village of Zahara de los Atunes, on the Costa de la Luz ( coast of light ). Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sierra de la Plata, the village is perfectly centred between the Coto Doñana and Gibraltar, and looks straight across into the Moroccan port of Tangiers. We are only 10 minutes drive from the vast Alcornocales National Park, the ancient lagoon of La Janda and the start of the beautiful Ojen Valley. The area has some of the best birding centres that cover varied landscapes & habitats.
White Headed Ducks
Black Stork
Fantastic Raptor Migrations
During Spring and early Summer we travel from the mouth of the Rio Guadalquivir which opens in to the Atlantic, to the Rio Guadarranque that flows down from the sierras to the Mediterranean. Here we will see some of the rarest and most exotic of birds if the water levels are right. During Autumn we can watch one of the most fantastic sights in raptor migrations across the straits of Gibraltar. Often in September, crossings of raptors to Africa can number hundreds in one hour and sometimes the air is filled with Black Kite, Booted and Short-toed Eagle and Egyptian Vulture. White and the rarer Black Stork cross literally in their hundreds in front of you and offer a spectacle that you certainly won't forget.
Summer Safaris
Our “Summer Evening Safaris” in the national parks can be an unforgettable experience. As the temperature tends to be higher in the summer months we give clients the opportunity to relax during the heat of the day and then go off road with your guide in the evening, birding until dusk.
Cape Trafalgar
Black-Shouldered Kite
All inclusive birding vacations
Holidays for all level of bird watcher
Typical Andaluz cuisine
Small and friendly groups
Ideal for the solo traveller
Vegetarians catered for
Full board and drinks with meals
Excursion to various National Parks
Superb location in a Natural Park
Accommodation in Two star hotels near to the beach
Airport transfers
Superb unspoilt destination
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