A tour to the two top birding destinations in Spain

A combination of the best birding spots in Doñana and Extremadura

Fully guided by Álvaro Peral at the very best moment of the year

An amazing Doñana & Extremadura birding tour

This is a bird watching tour that covers the best birding spots of the two prime birding regions in Spain. First we will visit the vast Extremadura region, its flowered plains and its beutiful mountains in Monfragüe. Then we'll move our base to Doñana, where we will enjoy a magnificent array of wetland and forest habitats.

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Meeting, Sierra Morena and Extremadura

We will meet in Sevilla in the morning (around 11 am) and drive till our base (around 3h +  stops) for the Extremadura leg of the tour. We'll allow some time for nice birding en route in Extremadura. We will stop at Mérida's roman bridge to try and see Golden Orioles and a variety of songbirds.

We'll get to our hotel in Trujillo with time enough to unpack and relax before dinner at its historical main square.

WHAT WILDLIFE TO EXPECT

BIRDS

This tour takes place in a fantastic moment to see all possible breeding birds. Scheduled at the very best moment for a Doñana and Extremadura birding holidays. Displaying Great Bustards in lek possible, alongside Rollers, Purple Herons, Bee-eaters and a pletorah of iberian birdlife. Stepic birds are another of the tour highlights, with chances to see both Sandgrouses and a variety of Larks. The raptor community will also be well represented and the tour will provide excellent photography opportunities of some of them. Around 140 bird species expected.

MAMMALS

Otter, Red Fox and Red and Fallow Deers will be possible. Only slim chances to see Iberian Lynx.

PLANTS

The landscape should be at its best moment in terms of wildflowers. We'll visit good examples of mediterranean forests, dehesas and bushlands.

OTHER

A nice array of butterflies will be on the wing and should be noticeable in good weather.

OPEN GROUP TOUR DATES

23-29 April 2025 (7 days) SOLD OUT!
18-24 April 2026 (7 days) AVAILABLE

* You can also book this as a private tour with guaranteed departure or on different dates

PRICES
Rates per person (2025): 1400 €
Rates per person (2026): 1450 €

TOUR PARTY
Min 4, max 6 trippers + guide.

Álvaro Peral

Tour leader: Álvaro Peral

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Ground transport.
- Guidance by Álvaro Peral.
- Accidents insurance.
- All taxes and entry fees.

WHAT'S  NOT INCLUDED
- Flights.
- Accomodation (read below).
- Food and drinks (read below).
- Personal costs.
- Travel insurance.

ACCOMODATION
This is a 2-base holidays: Extremadura and El Rocío.
We have carefully chosen 2 nice mid-range hotels.
All rooms have private toilet.
We prebook both hotels for you and you can pay at arrival.
Average daily cost in 2024 was 65 eur per double room and 50 eur per single room.

FOOD & DRINKS
We will have early breakfasts and delicious local food for lunch or picnic.
Trippers will have several establishments available for dining near our hotels.
Average daily cost in 2024 was 45 eur per person (breakfast + lunch + dinner).

HOW TO BOOK
Please contact us by email and we'll provide detailed booking conditions and cancellation policies.

What trippers say

Five stars to our guide Alvaro, who is not only a great birding guide, but a great organiser, patient driver, fun companion and all round great guy. On the first day of our tour, we discovered that 2 of our 4 fellow guests were on their 3rd tour with Alvaro. That says a lot - we also hope one day to be repeat visitors!

Jane Newsome, 2024

European Roller in southern Spain

We guide this birdwatching tour by means of Andalucía Slow Tours, S.L., a local travel agency accredited by the Spanish Tourist Board with number CIAN 297083-2.