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| CATALONIA - COSTA BRAVA > LA LUTINE
The boat La Lutine is an ancient magnificent yacht of military origin built in the tradition of the classic yachts. Located in a magnificent region in Costa Brava (Catalonia /Spain) adjacent to the bird sanctuary of Aigüa molls of Empordà.
La Lutine offers birdwatchers several possibilities: Guest Cabins with pension or half pension. Eight person capacity in comfort. Oriental living room with utility room (washing machine + drying machine, ironing board) and solarium. Numerous possibilities for cruises in the creeks.
Contact Jean Marc et Alicia Chanteloup at www.lalutine.es
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| EBRO RIVER, SOUTHERN CATALONIA > RIVER EBRO APARTMENTS
Fantastic base to discover some of the best birding in Spain.
Situated on the banks of the River Ebro in Southern Catalonia, River Ebro Apartments are a fantastic central base to explore a wonderful range of habitats supporting a rich diversity of birds. Drive 30 minutes to the famous wetlands of the Ebro Delta for incredible numbers and species of waders including the Slender-billed Gull and Audouin's Gull. Seek Griffon Vultures, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-toed Eagle and other raptors in the high crags of the Els Ports mountains or wander the woodlands and river valley for warblers, finches, Bee-eater, Hoopoe. Oh - and don't forget the Lleida Steppes for Pin-tailed Sandgrouse and Little Bustard!
Our two apartments are situated in a traditional Spanish town house on the outskirts of Mora d'Ebre where you have town or country within a couple of minutes walk. Apartment “Els Ocells” (Catalan for “birds”) accommodates up to 4 people and “Les Papallonas” (Catalan for “butterflies”) accommodates up to 7. Fully equipped, comfortable and bright with panoramic views over the River Ebro, they are suitable for couples, families or groups and can be rented singly or together.
Other activities in the region include walking, fishing, climbing and golf. And being only 25 minutes from clean, quiet beaches on the Costa Dorada and 45 minutes from Port Aventura theme park, it is possible to combine a beach and countryside holiday here with something to suit all the family.
Please visit our website for more information or feel free to ring.
Dena and Keith Rowlands 0034 977 402 652
www.riverebroapartments.com
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| EXTREMADURA > VINA LAS TORRES
You could not wish for a better base for exploring Extremadura.
Vina las Torres is a comfortable, family run, rural hotel situated in the heart of the Lagares Mountains, in the province of Caceres, Extremadura, just 10 km outside Trujillo.
All the eight rooms have a fully fitted bathroom with air-conditioning / heating, television, telephone and minibar. The two lounges, both with fireplace, are the perfect place for reading or for a friendly chat in good company.
Within 5 minutes walk of the hotel it is easy to observe Bee-eater, Stone Curlew, Woodchat and Southern Grey Shrike, Golden Oriole, Short-toed Eagle, Great Spotted Cuckoo and Azure-winged Magpie (which nest in the garden), Red Kite, White Stork, Serin, Hoopoe, Sardinian Warbler, Cirl and Corn Bunting, Blue Rock Thrush, Nightingale, and many more (see our bird list at www.birdwatching-extremadura.com). Up to 80-90 or so species around the hotel, some of them occasionally.
Dinner and packed lunch (available on request). English spoken.
Phone 0034 927 319 350 - Fax +34 927 319 355
e-mail: birders@birdwatching-extremadura.com
web : www.birdwatching-extremadura.com
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| STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR > HOUSE TO RENT
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY to rent bedsit chalet
The house is on the coast between Tarifa and Algeciras, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Sleeps 2 people. The situation is superb, in a suitable position to watch migrating eagles and other birds as they reach land. The accommodation is comfortable but not luxurious. Requires own transport. Available to rent weekly from March to October 2008. From 300 pounds per week (normally Wednesday to Wednesday). Please contact oddprojects@hotmail.com for more information.
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| ANDALUCIA, COSTA DE LA LUZ > VISTA VEJER
Your birding holiday oasis on the Costa de la Luz! Rural finca with 4 Moorish style holiday cottages for 2-6 persons, groups 16-20 pers. Located between Vejer and Barbate, bordering the Marismas de Barbate (marsh). The area is one of the main migration routes for birds crossing the Straits of Gibraltar. One can see storks, marsh harriers, booted eagles, short-toed eagles, hoopoes, bee-eaters, owls, vultures, eagles, hawks, bustards, harriers, etc. Local English, German and Spanish birding tours available.
Enjoy – relax – unwind in pure nature. Prices from 50 Euro/night, 2 persons low season.
Contact: Team VistaVejer info@vistavejer.com
Tel: 0034637011125 (email contact preferred)
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| ANDALUCIA > COSTA DEL SOL - VILLA RENTALS
For that Special Birdwatching in Andalucia Holiday.
Andalucia is a birder's dream, as it is arguably Spain´s richest ornithological region due to it´s geographical location and diverse topography. Due to the wonderful variety of species, beautiful unspoilt countryside and the good climate it is the perfect location for a bird watching holiday.
Wherever you stay in Andalucia and whichever one of our properties you select the chances are you will be able to sight many rare and unusual birds. Below however is a selection of properties which are particuarly well suited for spending a holiday primarily birdwatching in Andalucia.
Casa Mirador, 3 bedroomed House with Wonderful Vista from Balcony, ideal for telescope
Estudio Mariposa, Sweet little apartment for two near Casares.
Casa Luna, Birdwatchers Paradise near to Gaucin.
Casa Annica, Villa for 6 in Wonderful Location.
Finca Mirlo Blanco. Ideal Location for Bird Watching In Andalucia . Sleeps 2.
Local birds include large raptors such as Griffon Vultures, Booted, Bonelli's and Golden Eagles and Osprey. Also, Hoopoe, Golden Oriole, Bee-eaters and many other migrants. Wonderful selection of tits and warblers, pipits and finches. Nightjars, Nuthatches, Treecreepers, many owls, the list just goes on and on! See Our Guide to Birdwatching in Andalucia
Ruth Polak at 0034 952895231 in Spain or by mail at Finca Apolinar, Casares, Malaga, 29690,Spain or e-mail Ruth
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| ANDALUCIA > COSTA DEL SOL - CORTIJO ROMAN
Cortijo Roman lies on the edge of Los Alcornocales National Park, a fabulous reserve of some 170,000 hectares that is home to Booted Eagles, Imperial Eagles, and Griffon Vultures, along with many different plant and animal species. It is named after its beautiful cork tree forest - the largest in Spain.
Cortijo Roman is a registered Casa Rural and as such the standard of the accommodation, swimming pool and grounds are very high.
It was once a traditional working Andalucian farm but has now been sympathetically and tastefully restored by the British owners to offer accommodation in four delightful cottages. These are set around a flower bedecked central courtyard but each one has a private entrance and it's own secluded patio and garden area with a BBQ.
Cortijo Roman offers self contained accommodation for 2-4 people. However extra beds can be provided if required as well as cots and high chairs. The two two bedroomed cottages, Casa Morera and Casa Jazmin, have one twin and one double bedroom, and the two one bedroom cottages, Casa Romero and Casa Golondrinos each have a double bed. Casa Romero also has the advantage of two built in sofa beds.
Contact Ruth Polak on 0034 952895231 in Spain or by mail at Finca Apolinar, Casares, Malaga, 29690,Spain or e-mail Ruth
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ANDALUCIA > GAUCIN, SERRANIA DE RONDA
This lovely little town house is in the heart of one of Andalucía's most delightful villages, Gaucín. The location is perfect, opposite the church of San Sebastian in a quiet, attractive street en route to the 9th Century Moorish castle, Castillo de Aguila. With just one main room on each of its three floors, the style is both modern and traditional at the same time. Its designer owners have incorporated Moorish arches, Ronda floor tiles and colourful furnishings and fabrics.
On the first floor, there is a landing with views out to Gaucín's pretty streets and the church. On the floor above a small balcony allows long views south to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and to the Rif mountains of Morocco.Only minutes away from shops, tapas bars and Gaucin's excellent restaurants, this is a great place to stay.
The Guest House is the perfect romantic retreat for birding/hiking couples into wildlife and wilderness. Gaucin is one of the best known of the 'White Villages', perched above the Genal river valley and overlooking the famed Sierra Crestellina with its diverse raptor interest, including Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Bonelli's, Short-toed and Booted Eagles. An ideal watch-point too, to witness the Straits' spring and autumn migration spectacular. Birding is good in every direction leaving town; downhill to the Rio Genal and its Golden Orioles and Nightingales, west to Jerez's lagunas in search of rare wildfowl, or north into the mountains proper for further regal raptor action.
Ronda and Marbella are approximately 45 minutes away; Gibraltar and Malaga one hour; Seville 2.30 hrs. Contact Mike Exley
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| CASTILLA LEON > BARRIO LA CUESTA (VALLE DE ZAMANZAS) - POSADA MOLINO DEL CANTO
Molino del Canto is situated in the north of Burgos in a beautiful corner of the Valley of Zamanzas in the country of Las Merindades. Located between the river and mountain. Previously a place of work and a home for mill workers and after being carefully restored, it is now a warm inn where you can stay in any one of its six rooms.
The Valley of Zamanzas and the Ebro river offer kayaking, hiking and the horseback riding, romanesque and prehistoric architecture, observation of flora and fauna, especially birdwatching, and above all an ideal place to rest and relax.
For birdwatching in the north of Burgos: the geographical situation of the Inn allows visitors first contact with the birds of the Iberian Peninsula. Around the Inn there are different routes for walking or by car. We have a series of selected routes, with maps, species accounts, directions, helpful advice and for you a List of the Birds of Burgos province.
Molino del Canto, s/n
BARRIO LA CUESTA
09146 - BURGOS
Reservas. 947 571 368 or e-mail
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| EXTREMADURA > PLASENCIA - PARADOR DE PLASENCIA
Luxury four star hotel based on a convent dating from the fifteenth century
The name ”Plasencia” was given to this town by its founder king Alfonso VIII, meaning ”pleasant for God and for men”.
This Parador is the former Convent of Santo Domingo, founded by the Zuniga family in the middle of the 15th century and was built in gothic style both inside and out.
Situated in a marvellous location in the heart of the historical quarter of Plasencia, this is an ideal point from which you may discover the city's architectural delights as well as the marvellous surrounding country side.
As with all restaurant of the Paradors, serving the local dishes of the region takes top priority. In the Parador of Plasencia the theme is the gastronomy from Estamadura. Being an inland region the dishes are from the agriculture of the region and the meats of the mountains.
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| EXTREMADURA > SAN VICENTE DE ALCANTARA - SIERRA SAN PEDRO
Located in spurs of the natural reserve of the Mountain range of San Pedro, this Rural House becomes a unique place to enjoy the tranquillity, strolls and the benefit of nature in a meadow and mountain range widely populated with oaks and cork oaks, stained of rockroses, madroños and brezos... Place of nest building of rapaces and enclave of wild fauna. The meadow is overcome by the song of the birds.
The starred nights, most of the year, and hiking trails will make your stay unforgettable.
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| EXTREMADURA > TRUJILLO - CASA RURAL EL RECUERDO
Run by birders for birders in one of Europe's best birdwatching areas
Come and stay with us in our home on the edge of the little village of Pago de San Clemente, close to the wonderful medieval town of Trujillo. Our house, which dates back almost two hundred years, has four double bedrooms (all with en suite bathrooms), a sitting room (with library of birdbooks) and dining room, the latter in the beautiful old wine cellar. The house has a hectare of land, with a swimming pool, olive grove, sheep paddock, free-range chickens and organic vegetable garden. We are set in a small range of hills, covered by old olive groves and small vineyards. We have an ever-increasing list of birds recorded from the garden.
You will enjoy a friendly, homely environment with us. Mealtimes can be flexible to meet your needs and up-to-date advice and information will be available for you to make the best of birding opportunities during your stay. If desired, we can also arrange a guiding service to help you enjoy your birdwatching even more. We can cater for the different needs of beginners and experts alike, especially those travelling independently or in small groups.
CASA RURAL EL RECUERDO
Apartado de Correos 28
10200 Trujillo (Cáceres)
Extremadura Spain
Phone: 0034 927319349
Mobile: 0034 609684719/ 609684631
e-mail: info AT birdingextremadura.com
web: www.birdingextremadura.com
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| EXTREMADURA > TRUJILLO - POSADA DOS ORILLAS
The hotel Posada Dos Orillas, placed in the heart of the historic village of Trujillo, in Extremadura (Spain), is a large quarter palace from XVI Century. It is restored with extreme care for tradition and taste in every detail.
The seven rooms have a fully fitted bathroom, T.V. air conditioning and heating, minibar, telephone, etc
Our location is 25 minutes by car to Monfrague Park, one of the best representations of Mediterranean forest, with spectacular colonies of vultures, peregrine falcon, etc
Our main concern is to provide a friendly and peaceful environment. A perfect place to enjoy unique nature.
Open all year, our guests can enjoy the best products of this region, with a very modern menu.
Any further information please contact us:
Posada Dos Orillas
C/Cambrones, 6
10200, Trujillo, Cáceres
Spain
Web: www.dosorillas.com
Mail: posada@dosorillas.com
Tf. : 927 659 079
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| VALENCIA & COSTA BLANCA > OLIVA (COSTA AZAHAR) - OLIVA RAMA
Oliva Rama is a very comfortable and homely bed and breakfast situated on the edge of the old town of Oliva. It is run by Jules and Amanda Sykes originally from Yorkshire but who have recently taken ownership after residing in Scotland for the last 5 years. Jules has been birding for the last 30 years extensively within both Britain and abroad is keen to share any local knowledge about what is to be found and where around Oliva.
The rooms are all ensuite with a choice of English/continental breakfast included. The are facilities for making complementary tea and coffee, and also with beer and wine available, if you require a packed lunch then this can be made for you by prior arrangement.
Although not traditionally known as one of the prime areas within Spain to go birding this incredibly under-watched area has plenty to offer both someone with a casual interest or a trip passing through. If you fancy just combining a relaxing family holiday, with some local birding there is enough to see around Oliva to keep anyone satisfied. Adjacent to the town is Pego Marsh, a large area of wetland that is excellent for seeing all types of Heron and Egret (especially Little Bittern). Since you can drive around this area it is possible to see normally shy species very well especially the Acrocephalus and Locustella Warblers. Beyond Pego Marsh is the Denia/Javea Headland. Once there, the views are breath-taking and the bird life can be brilliant as well, with species such as Alpine Accentor (winter), Thekla Lark, Black Wheatear and Blue Rock Thrush amongst others. Also due to it being a headland 'falls' of migrants can occur during the right conditions at the various 'Caps' (particularly San Antoni and de la Nau) around it, resulting in spectacular numbers of passerines moving inland. Combine with this an hour's sea-watch where Cory's, and both Mediterranean Shearwaters can occur along with other species of Gull, Tern, Duck, or Skua and it can make for a memorable few hours out in the field, with the rest of the day to spend with the family. Click here for a comprehensive guide to birding in the area.
If you require further information please visit our (constantly up-dated) web-site or phone 0034 96 285 4374 or Email Us
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