Birdwatching Holiday

• This area is rich in birdlife. Any time of year should guarantee ample opportunity to view a vast array of birds. Spring and Autumn when the migration route is in full swing is probably the best time to view the birds of prey making their way to and from Africa, just a short flight away over the Gibraltar straits.
• However, there are many resident species which will not fail to delight.
• The immediate area around the village of Casarabonela boasts at least 50 species of birds, from nightingales to rock thrushes from goldfinches to rock buntings. Penduline tit, bee-eater, black kite, sparrow hawk, lesser kestrel, buzzard, goshawk, hoopoe, alpine and pallid swift, crag martin, stonechat, grey wagtail, calandra and crested larks and many more.
• The varied flora and countryside, from pine forests to open plains, create the perfect environment to view a wonderful selection of birds.
• From beginner to experienced birdwatcher, the area should not disappoint.

• Within an hours drive, the spectacular gorges of el Chorro and Teba can be reached and are home to dozens of Griffon vultures.
• Spring time provides the opportunity to view thousands of Greater flamingos on the salt lakes at Fuente de la Piedra nearby.
• IS Travel offer tailor-made birdwatching breaks – Click here for prices and information.