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Private tour to the remote region of El Andévalo and Sierra Pelada
+8
12h
Spanish - English
Pickup available
Free cancellation if canceled at least 2 days before the event. 0 % of the reservation will be refunded if canceled 2 days or less before the event.
Description
A beautiful hilly landscape to watch birds of prey, passerines and other wild animals between mountains and grassy meadows
We offer you a private route through the most unknown and fascinating region of Huelva. The Andévalo comprises a very large area in the center and west of the Huelva Province next to Portugal. A beautiful place filled with wildflowers in spring with the lowest population density in this part of Spain. As we move towards the interior of Sierra Pelada, the landscape becomes more hilly and rugged, with amazing landscapes of high environmental value.
With the help of our bird watching expert guide, we will observe birds of prey, passerines, Great and Little Bustards and other wild animals between the mountains and the forests and meadows. The main black vulture colony in Andalusia is located in Sierra Pelada.
Possible birds for the checklist:
Residents: Little Bustard, Great Bustard, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Hoopoe, Blue Rock Thrush, Thekla Lark, Stonechat, Sardinian Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Azure-winged Magpie, Rock Bunting.
Winter Birds: Hen Harrier, Skylark, Golden Plover, Lapwing, Chiffchaff, Firecrest.
Summer Birds: Black Stork, Quail, Black-eared Wheatear, Booted Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Bee-eater, Melodious Warbler, Subalpine Warbler, Great Spotted Cuckoo.
Migrants: Whinchat, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, Northern Wheatear.
What should you know before you go?
- The excursion is based on bird watching, although you don't need prior knowledge and the routes have a high environmental and landscape value by themselves
- The duration of the excursion is 8 hours, to which we must add the time we need to pick-up you from your hotel to the activity starting point and return
- Binoculars, we can lend you ours, but only if we have availability
- Activity not suitable for children under 12 years old
What to bring?
- IMPORTANT: It is an amazing excursión but intense, about 12 hours in total, so don't forget to bring a backpack with water, enough drink and food: Fruit, snacks, sandwiches, personal daily essentials, etc.
- Comfortable clothes and covered outdoor or sports shoes
- In summer sunscreen and a cap or hat
- In winter a light coat or windbreaker
- Binoculars, we can lend you ours, but only if we have availability
Included on booking:
- Private tour with an expert bird watching local guide. Maximum 8 people
- Pick-up return service from your hotel
- A shared ground telescope
Not included on booking:
- Drink and food
