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Hidden Extremadura
Tour Code: ESP58An 8-day birdwatching holiday focusing on a lesser-known corner of Extremadura, based in a fabulous former stately home near Caceres.
£2,295 (Inc flights)
£2,095
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Extremadura, one of Europe’s top birding destinations, offers wide open steppes, endless horizons, bright blue skies, delicious jamón ibérico and velvety-smooth red wine at a fraction of the price we would pay at home. This birdwatching holiday explores some of the less well-known areas of Extremadura. Our base for the week will be a former stately home, now converted into an extremely comfortable 5-star spa hotel, on the outskirts of Caceres. Each day, we will set out to explore other bird-rich habitats, from lakes and rivers to steppes and woodlands, looking for a wide range of species. A boat trip along the River Tagus will be a particular highlight, especially as the resident pair of Bonelli’s Eagles may often be seen perched, sentry-like, on the rocky outcrops above, and a free afternoon in historic Caceres will appeal to those with a cultural leaning.
- Explore a new part of Extremadura, to the west of our existing holidays
- A 5-star spa hotel is our base
- Look out for Bonelli’s Eagles during a cruise on the Tagus
- Bee-eaters, Rollers, Hoopoes, a variety of warblers
- Bustards and sandgrouse
- Explore historic Caceres
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Extremadura is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for a birdwatching holiday, the land of the conquistadors offering wide open steppes, endless horizons, bright blue skies, bustards, larks, raptors, Bee-eaters and Rollers, delicious jamón ibérico and velvety-smooth red wine at a fraction of the price we would pay at home. Our current Naturetrek tours in Extremadura include a single-centre ‘Go Slow’ tour, a birdwatching holiday for beginners, an annual Christmas tour, tours combining Extremadura with either Coto Doñana or the Gredos Mountains, and a new dragonfly tour featured elsewhere in this newsletter. This new holiday, however, explores some of the less well-known areas of Extremadura, further to the west, that we do not visit during our other holidays.
Our base for the week will be a former stately home, now converted into an extremely comfortable 5-star spa hotel, on the outskirts of the medieval town of Caceres. Surrounding the hotel is a centuries-old olive grove, complete with custom-built nesting platforms where at least 30 pairs of White Storks breed annually. Each day, an optional early bird walk will precede breakfast, following which we will set out to explore other bird-rich habitats, from lakes and rivers to steppes and woodlands, looking for a wide range of species including Cinereous and Egyptian Vultures, Golden and Bonelli’s Eagles, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Hoopoes, a variety of warblers and herons, Great and Little Bustards, and both Pin-tailed and Black-bellied Sandgrouse. A boat trip along the River Tagus will be a particular highlight, especially as the resident pair of Bonelli’s Eagles may often be seen perched, sentry-like, on the rocky outcrops above, and a free afternoon in historic Caceres will appeal to those with a cultural leaning. On each day we will aim to be back at our hotel well before dinner, so there should be time to enjoy the spa; we will also offer optional evening and night-time walks after dinner on some days.
Whether you are contemplating your first visit to Spain or have already spent time birdwatching in Extremadura, please do consider this exciting and varied new itinerary; the exceptional base is particularly suitable for those who would prefer to dip in and out of the daily excursions offered.
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Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
AÂ very comfortable and peaceful spa hotel in the outskirts of Caceres
- Food:
All meals included in the price
Dates & Prices
2025
Tour Leader: Pablo Perez-Martinez
Pablo has always had a great love of the outdoors, especially oceans and mountains. After studying Environmental Sciences, Pablo gained a Master's in Water & Coastal Management. His passion for nature has taken him to many of the world's wildest and most remote environments, including Alaska, Greenland, Patagonia, New Zealand and Canada. An avid environmentalist, he cares deeply about conservation and as a guide he is keen to share his passion with others. Originally from Spain's Basque country, Pablo leads our tours to his native region, sharing his in-depth knowledge in the areas of the Bay of Biscay, the Highlands of Goierri and the plains of Alava. While his primary expertise lies in birds and mammals, Pablo is interested in the complex facets that make up an environment, including human involvement. This broad-minded perspective is reflected in his approach to tour leading which encompasses the natural, cultural and historical aspects of a particular region.
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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