DAY 1
ARRIVAL (GIBRALTAR / MALAGA / SEVILLE)
Pick-up from Gibraltar or Seville airports only
We head towards Extremadura stopping on various birding sites along the way. a lot of open area species can be pickup here. Based at Trujillo 3 nights.

DAY 2
MONFRAGUE & TRUJILLO
Monfragüe is an impressive mountain region full of raptors & Black stork breeding. We will also have opportunities for watching Griffon, Black & Egyptian vultures, Spanish Imperial Eagles both Black and Red Kites, Short-toed and Booted Eagles. Blackcap, Dartford and Sardinian Warblers. On the cliffs possible species include Blue Rock Thrush, Rock Bunting, Red-rumped Swallow, Crag Martin, Black Stork, Eurasian Eagle Owl.

DAY 3
CÁCERES PLAINS & EASTERN WETLANDS
An immense steppe region with rocky hills Trujillo and Cáceres towns seperated with isolated woodland patches. A great opportunity to see some of the specialities of the steppe habitats such as Stone Curlew, Black-bellied and Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Montagu’s Harrier, Great and Little Bustards, Lesser Kestrel, Corn Buntings, Calandra Lark, Black-eared Wheatears. Eurasian Spoonbill, Cattle Egret, Spanish Sparrow, Crested Lark and Zitting Cisticola

DAY 4
DOÑANA NATIONAL PARK, EL ROCIO
After breakfast we and depart Trujillo for head to Doñana National Park. In the surrounding fields and wetlands, it is possible to watch a large array of wetland species such as Purple Swamphen, Hen Harrier, Glossy Ibis, Squacco, Purple Herons, Whiskered tern, Savi’s warbler and many more arriving from their winter quarters. Open fields have short-toed and Lesser Short-toed Larks, Stone Curlew, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse etc. Overnight at El Rocio.

DAY 5 & 6
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
We leave Doñana after midday and head to the Strait of Gibraltar. We exploring the northern shore of the famous Strait owith magnificent views of the African continent and the famous Rock of Gibraltar nearby. We will experience the amazing close views of bird of prey & stork migration, as well as visiting nearby Northern bald ibis breeding colonies and many other species. Overnight La Linea.

DAY 7
DEPARTURE (GIBRALTAR / MALAGA / SEVILLE)
Drop-off at Malaga airport £25 p/p
After breakfast we make a couple of more stop for some last minute birding before heading to Malaga / Gibraltar airport for your return trip back home

AVAILABLE TOUR DATES IN 2026
Dates do not suit you? Contact us for a private tour
30th Mar – 5th April ’26
20th Apr – 26th May ’26
4th – 10th May ’26
18th – 24th May ’26
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FEES
£1300 p/p (minimum 2 persons)

IINCLUDED
– Pick-up from Gibraltar / Malaga / Sevilla airports
– Drop-off airports (to be agreed)
– Ground transport, air-conditioned
– 6 nights B&B accommodation
– 2 nights in Extremadura,
– 2 nights in Doñana National Park
– 2 nights La Linea
– Breakfast and tapas lunches
– Welcome package (itinerary, travel info, bird checklist)
– Services of professional bilungual birding guide
– Use of KOWA telescope + KOWA eye pieces
– Basic indemnity insurance
– All taxes

NOT INCLUDED
– Health / travel / person insurance
– Dinner
– A la carte meals
– All other drinks (inc alcohol)
– All other items of a personal nature
– Air fare

REQUIREMENTS
Visas are not required by UK nationals. Passports must be less than 10 years old at the date of departure (from start date) and have 3 months validity beyond the return travel date. You must make arrangement for your own travel / health insurance and medications.

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Weather: Warm temperatures is expected at most times of the year, especially May – September, but can be quite nippy in the early morning during Spring. 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.

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 1.5h.

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 (+7% surcharge)

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