Aragon Active
Birding Holidays Spain
€1995
Per person
8 Days
7 nights
All inclusive
Staying at our 17th c. farmhouse
6 Pax
Max Group Size
Trip Overview
Birding Holidays Spain is our twice yearly trip that coincides with the mass migration of the Common Grey Crane.
From views of Bearded Vultures, to Wallcreeper’s, Great Bustards and of course thousands of Grey Cranes.
This is a 3 centre trip, incluiding 4 nights at our renovated 17th century farmhouse.
We are Simon and Lucy your hosts and you will be staying at our renovated 17th century farmhouse.
This is an exclusive trip as the group size is limited to just 6 people!
All accommodation is on a private room basis with bathroom. There is no single supplement and no transfer costs.
Why not organise a group of 6 friends! We can make this a private holiday.
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Itinerary
Birding Holidays Spain
This is a summary of our Birding Holidays Spain trip. To see a full itinerary please use the button below.
Day 1
- Arrival at Zaragoza and a transfer to Gallocanta lake.
Day 2
- Dawn by the lakeside in Gallocanta. A late breakfast then time to see the skeins of Cranes as they migrate north.
Day 3
- Part of the morning by the lake, then we set off for the iconic and dramatic towers of rock, los Mallos de Riglos, and a date with Griffon vultures.
Day 4
- Today, at ground level, we are amongst the towers to find Wallcreepers! In the afternoon we travel to the Pyrenees.
Day 5
- A day to catch our breath, and explore the woods and grounds that surround the farmhouse, our base for the next few days.
Day 6
- We go into the mountains and a hide where we will see vultures. A perfect opportunity to photograph the birds at close quarters.
Day 7
- Dependent on our previous success, we have another opportunity to visit the winter grounds of the Wallcreeper in a different area.
Day 8
- A flexible timetable depending on departure times.
Voted the best of the best by our guests!
Birding Holidays Spain Reviews
I stayed here on a group bird watching trip and had a fantastic time. The scenery is amazing. An absolute highlight was watching huge numbers of Griffon vultures from the mountain hides. They were spectacular, a memory I’ll treasure. We saw beautiful Bearded vultures too, and skies filled with Grey Cranes flying over us, calling to each other, and we even saw Great Bustards. We stayed in different locations and the home-cooked food was excellent. As a vegetarian I’m used to making do with what is available when on holiday, but here the food was something I looked forward to every day!
Simon and Lucy are full of knowledge about the local area, which they clearly care deeply for. They are lovely hosts and eager to make sure everyone has a good time. If you like mountains, good food and big birds then this is the place for you!
Ellen UK
The first highlight was to drive into the mountains and spend time in a hide observing the magnificent
Bearded vultures and numerous Griffon Vultures. This was as terrific experience and whilst I am a very amateur photographer
I managed to take some very good pictures.
There was free time to walk in the peaceful and beautiful surrounding countryside at Albella with bonus sightings of
Roe Deer and uncommon birds such as Hawfinch and Woodlark. We spent a day walking with a guide looking for the
elusive Wallcreeper. No joy but it was seen the following day.
The second major part of the visit involved a drive south beyond Zaragoza, to a lake where around 30,000 Cranes were
spending the Winter. The sight and sounds of these birds was a spectacular experience. There were many other
bird species to be seen, the best of which, for me, were the Short Eared Owls and the Great Bustard.
If you enjoy nature then I highly recommend this and indeed any other holiday Aragon Active have to offer.
Edward UK
Accommodation
A restored 17th century farmhouse, Casa Allué
On Birding Holidays Spain you will be staying at our lovingly restored farmhouse.
We are Simon & Lucy, your hosts, and we live in the tiny hamlet of Albella, in a remote part of the Spanish Pyrenees, 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.
Solo travelers have their own private ensuite bedroom, at no extra cost.
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 and love.
Booking
To see the dates, and reserve your place on our Birding Holiday Spain trip, please use the buttons 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
Select Trip Dates & Guests
Simply select your trip date and the number of guests, then proceed using the ‘Next’ button.
We require a €150 deposit per person as part of the reservation process. Our secure on-line payment system accepts all credit cards.
Getting Here
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.
Click the button below for detailed information and instructions on travelling to Zaragoza.