Wildlife Walking Holidays Spain

A holiday for wildlife and nature lovers in one of Europe’s most unspoilt regions in the Spanish Pyrenees.

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Holiday Price

€1695 per person

No Single Supplement Solo travellers have their own private ensuite bedroom, at no extra cost.

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Wildlife Walking Holidays Spain

Holiday Price

€1695 per person

“The Pyrenees did not disappoint, the scenery was stunning, the walks were interesting, the wildlife plentiful and the local guides very knowledgeable. I liked the diversity of this holiday there was something for everyone who enjoys being out and about in the countryside.” Philippa. Cambridge. UK

If you love nature, wildlife and the outdoors then you will love our Wildlife Walking Holidays Spain.

Based in rural Aragon, this is one of Europe’s most unexplored and unspoilt regions.
We are Simon and Lucy your hosts and you will be staying at our renovated 17th century farmhouse.

We live within the Pyrenees Geopark, and close to the Ordesa National Park and the Natural Park of Sierra de Guara, both UNESCO world heritage sites.  Our daily outings will take us to explore these outstanding areas, making the most of our location.

Did you know the Ordesa National Park is also a World Biosphere Reserve and a ‘Special Protection Area for Birds’.  We have more than 1500 species of flowers, 171 species of birds, over 131 species of butterflies, of which 8 are endemic, and 32 different species of mammals.

We are passionate about the countryside as are our carefully selected Nature Experts.
Join us as we show you the fauna and flora of the area and learn a little of the geology and the human stories in this secret corner of the Pyrenees.

The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 people.

Why not organise a group of friends! With a minimum of 6 people we can make this a private, tailor made holiday.

Walking Grade:


Moderate

Questions about this trip?

We've compiled answers to common questions on our FAQ page. Here you'll find information about booking, travel, accommodation, and catering for individual needs. For anything else, please contact us at holiday@aragonactive.com,

Supporting local conservation

We support directly and indirectly the Foundation for the conservation of the Bearded Vulture, and Birding Aragon. This includes financial support, as well as highlighting the conservation work done in our area, on each of our holidays.

Wildlife Walking Holidays Spain
Itinerary

The walking is varied on our Wildlife Walking Holidays Spain, and the pace will always be slow, with regular stops as we look at the flowers, butterflies and insects. We will always have a watchful eye for birds and other wildlife.

The bullet point itinerary below gives an idea of what we will be doing during a typical week.

Please note: this is strictly a no-smoking holiday.

DAY 1: Arrival

  • Arrival at Casa Allué, Albella.
  • Dinner and a chance to meet the group.

DAY 2: Flowers

  • Flowers of the Pyrenees with a local botanical expert. We may walk from the house or explore a neighbouring valley.
  • Picnic lunch.
  • Dinner on the terrace at the farmhouse.

DAY 3: General Wildlife

  • We go into the high Pyrenees in our 4×4 minibus
  • Emphasis today on mammals but sure to see other wildlife
  • Picnic lunch
  • Return for dinner on the terrace at the farmhouse

DAY 4 : Small Birds

  • Morning ornithological walk to open countryside.
  • After a coffee we move to a different landscape.
  • Picnic lunch .
  • Return to Albella for tea and cake.
  • Dinner on the terrace.

DAY 5: Butterflies, insects & moths

  • Day with local lepidopterist and insect specialist.
  • Dinner on the terrace.
  • Evening of moths at the farmhouse.

DAY 6: Review moths & rest day

  • After breakfast a chance to review the moths in the moth trap with our expert.
  • A picnic lunch to take and explore the area around the house, or just relax in the garden.
  • Dinner cooked on the terrace.

DAY 7: Raptors

  • Morning walk with Simon to see Bearded vultures.
  • Picnic lunch.
  • Afternoon visit to local medieval town.

DAY 8: Departure

  • A flexible timetable for onward journeys home.

Stay at our traditionally restored 17th century Farmhouse.

We are Simon & Lucy, your hosts, and we live in the tiny hamlet of Albella, with just eight permanent residents. An authentic Pyrenean experience….

Where we have the right recipe to make your holiday truly memorable.
Spacious bedrooms, deluxe ensuite bathrooms, and comfortable communal areas with Wifi.

Dining out on our large terrace from May to October.

Fresh produce that is locally sourced, or straight from our organic veg patch.

Local Somontano wines.

Whether it is breakfast, picnic lunches or evening meals, we prepare everything with care and passion.

For more details on the accommodation click the button below.

Guest House Accommodation

Just Some of Our Reviews on this Holiday…

“We went on a week’s Wildlife and Walking holiday. Some of the highlights included:
* The beautiful mountains with so many spring flowers, as well as birds, animals, butterflies and insects;
* Enthusiastic specialist local Spanish guides (botanist, ornithologist and entomologist) as well as Simon and Lucy’s knowledge (birds and geology/history respectively)
* Lovely host family who were so adaptable, hospitable and knowledgeable
* Excellent en-suite accommodation (bedrooms, common rooms etc) – clean, comfortable and lovely views
* All-inclusive as you’ve never before experienced – we really didn’t need any cash as all occasional stops for coffee, drinks and meals were paid for, plus individually prepared picnic lunches, tea and local pastries, wine with all evening meals etc. All food is locally sourced or even grown by Simon & Lucy who prepared all the meals themselves, giving us local Spanish cuisine.
* Well planned trips with variety and plenty of explanations, including local history, culture, geology, flowers, birds and wild animals etc.
* Amazing attention to detail”

Margaret. Loughborough. June 2019

“Snow capped mountains , beautiful flowers, soaring birds, expertly organised and generous hospitality Casa Allue is a great base for a week’s immersion in the environment, history and local culture of central Pyrenees. Simon and Lucy have created a high quality experience featuring most generous hospitality – absolutely everything is included. Delicious, healthy breakfast, picnic lunch, evening meal served on the west facing terrace watching a different sunset every evening.
The local specialist guides (botanist, mountain ranger and fabulous lepidopterist, Enrique, like someone out of Gerald Durrell) showed us the natural wonders with infectious enthusiasm.
Our small group (two couples, three singles) quickly became a harmonious team, invisibly and sensitively herded by Simon. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make this a great holiday.”

Philippa. Cambridge. June 2018

“My husband and I joined the Wildlife Walks holiday based at this superb guest house in a setting that was even more beautiful and peaceful than imaged. We wanted spectacular scenery, trips out to explore the wild delights of the Aragon area, combined with excellent locally-sourced food and all home comforts. The ethical credentials of the business was also an important factor in our choice…

This was everything we wanted, plus more.

The landscape, geology, wildlife and history of this part of the Pyrenees is truly amazing and Casa Allué was the perfect base from which to appreciate it.”

Kate & Neil. Leicester. May 2016

How to get to us at Casa Allué

We recommend to all guests that they make travel arrangements to Zaragoza.

There are direct flights into Zaragoza airport from London Stansted. Alternatively, Zaragoza has high-speed rail links from Barcelona and Madrid. Journey time from both cities is approximately 1½ hours.

From Zaragoza we offer a minibus taxi transfer service, collecting from the airport and the railway station to our Guest House in the Spanish Pyrenees. Transfer time is just under 2 hours. Cost €80 return per person.

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How to get here

Booking

Availability & Reservation

Reserve your place by completing the form below.

If you are in any doubt about your suitability for this holiday please contact us before completing this form.

Once completed you will get a summary of your trip with the total cost.

Email: holiday@aragonactive.com
Tel: (0034) 679 345 623

Price

€1695/pp

No Single Supplement Fully Inclusive Stay in Comfort

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We require a €150 deposit per person as part of the reservation process. Our secure on-line payment system accepts all credit cards.

Price

€1695/pp

No Single Supplement Fully Inclusive Stay in Comfort