Birdwatching tours in Doñana and the Strait of Gibraltar

OVERVIEW
This tour is the second most popular and requested birdwatching holidays, designed to enjoy the best birds, nature, scenery (and cusine!) of southern Spain. We will start our journey in Gibraltar or Sevilla collecting our clients at their respective airports, or any other agreed collection point. We transfer immediately to Doñana for two nights. Its varied and rich habitats is arguably one of the most important wetland in Europe, holding sensitive species such as the Spanish Imperial Eagle and the IIberian Lynx. 

Although Doñana is primarily devoid of mountains, it has a variety of different habitats such as its natural wetlands, which can become relatively dry during the Summer months, the sand dunes along to the Atlantic costline, the Stone Pine forests, as well as the presence of different Mediterranean bushes flora. Doñana is currently under the threat of illegal wells and the irresponsible use of the water provided by its aquifers that provide water to hundreds of cultivated hectares. 

Doñana still remains one of the main regions for the endangered Iberian Lynx as well as offering a safe refuelling area for thousands of passerine birds during their Spring and autumn migrations. If the rains have plentiful during the wet months we can experience an amazing mosaic of colourful flora on the terrain. There are not many wildlife sanctuaries in Europe with such biodiversity. Birdwatching in Doñana and Strait of Gibraltar never disappoints!

TARGET SPECIES
Black-shouldered Kite, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Golden Eagle, Booted Eagle, Eurasian Black (Cinereous) Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Audouin’s gull, Corys / Scopoli’s shearwater, Pallid Swift, Alpine Swift, Blue Rock Thrush, Black Stork, White Stork, Purple Heron, Squaco Heron, Little Bittern, Purple (Western) Swamp Hen, Savi’s Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Black-eared Wheatear, Black Wheatear, Subalpine Warbler, Red-knobbed Coot, White-headed Duck, Marbled Duck, Crag Martin, Red-rumped Swallow, Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Stone Curlew (Eurasian Thick-knee), European Bee-eater, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Little Owl, Scops Owl, Whiskered Tern, Collared Pratincole and more!

Note: Route are generally set with some degree of flexibility possible and may change. Shaded red areas reflect the area covered. Exact routes will depend on prevailing winds, weather and traffic on the day.

AVAILABLE all year upon request
Single or groups tours
ENQUIRE for 2025, 2026 and 2027 dates

Fees:
£1050 p/p
Single room supplement £200

Single person private tour
1 person private tour £1700

Included
– Pick-up from Gibraltar / Sevilla airport
– Drop-off airports (times to be agreed)
– Ground transport, air-conditioned
– 4 nights B&B accommodation 
– 2 nights in Doñana, 2 nights in La Linea
– Breakfast & tapas lunches
– Professional bilingual bird guide
– Use of KOWA telescope + binoculars
– Basic indemnity insurance 
– Bird checklist
– All taxes

Not included
– Personal / health / travel insurance
– Dinner
– A la carte meals
– All other drinks (inc alcohol)
– All items of a personal nature
– Air fare

DURATION
Includes times spent having lunch
Approx 8/9 hours
8am – 4/5pm

WHEN TO GO
The variety of habitats make this trip rewarding year round

Weather: Good weather approx 3/4 of the year. Mild to warm temperatures expected at most times of the year, but considerably warmer temperatures during May – September, but can still be quite nippy in the early morning during Spring time – see weather graph below. Light trousers and thin long sleeved shirt can help avoid insect bites and recommended. A jacket and a sweater is recommended for the evenings even in late Spring. A light rain jacket may be required. Warmer clothing for late autumn / winter. Good walking shoes a must (no sandals!). Quite humid during the summer months July & August but area provides ample opportunities for bathing in streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs which is great fun whilst birding!

Difficulty: Generally easy, short walks and gentle pace suitable for all fitness levels. For the most part the tour will involve short drives with walking near the vehicle. A few of the of days may involve drives over 1.5 hours.

TO BOOK
Email us to register your interest in the tour. Do not book any flights until we have agreed pick-up / drop-off points / flight times etc. 50 % deposit is required to book your place, with the remaining fees to be paid 2 months before arrival. Payments can be completed via bank transfer (add bank transfer charges), WISE or Revolut (free if you have it) or Paypal (+6% surcharge)

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