Campo de Calatrava: all in just one place
Not as well known as other areas of La Mancha, the Campo de Calatrava offers semiarid steppes, salty lagoons, patches of very well preserved mediterranean forest and the only volcanic region in Western Europe, with unique landscapes and fantastic opportunities for enjoying endangered wildlife.
Fast Facts
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PERFECT FOR Photographers, small groups, couples or indivuals travelers interested in natural environment and Spain history. |
WHAT TO DO IN THIS NATURAL TRIP 3 Different options to visit Campo de Calatrava: 2 itineraries for Half Day Trip and one complete Full Day Trip |
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TRAVEL SEASON All year round. Best season from April to June, and from December to February (wintering Steppe Birds). |
DON'T MISS The Volcanic Lagoons of Calatrava, the only volcanic lagoons in Western Europe. |
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ACTIVITIES 4X4 routes, short walks, birdwatching, volcano hiking. |
STARTING POINT Almagro. |
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Highlights
The volcanic region of Calatrava, with over 300 different volcanoes and 30 volcanic lagoons.
The best preserved Steppes in Southern Spain, home of Great & Little Bustard.
Calatrava La Nueva castle, biggest medieval stronghold of Spain at the foothills of Sierra Morena.
Black Stork, Griffon Vulture, Black Vulture, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Montagu's Harrier, Lesser Kestrel, Stone Curlew, Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Pin-Tailed Sandgrouse, Black-Belied Sandgrouse, Eagle-Owl, Little Owl, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Iberian Woodpecker, King-Fisher, Bee-Eater, Hoopoe, Black Wheatear, Blue-Rock Thrush, Subalpine Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Azure-Winged Magpie, Golden Oriole .
Egyptian Moongose, Iberian Lynx, Red Deer, Red Fox, Wild Boar.
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Trip Options
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Option 1: Volcanic Massif of Calatrava
. Cervera Volcanic Lagoon . La Conejera Volcano . Acebuche Volcanic Lagoon . Virgen de los Santos Sanctuary
Half Day Trip |
Option 2: Bronze Age, Windmills & Volcanoes
. La Yezosa Volcano . San Cristobal Windmill . Cerro Gordo Volcano . La Encantada Bronze Age city
Half Day Trip |
Option 3: Calatrava wonders
. Calatrava Steppes . Calatrava La Nueva Castle . Fresneda river gorge . Mudela Fields . Oretum ruins . Jabalon river viewpoint
Full Day Trip |
What's included
- Private Trip.
- Pick up at your lodging in Almagro.
- Ground transport in modern & big 4x4 car (groups up to 4 people).
- Available transport in Minivan for groups of up to 8 people.
- Services of professional birding & nature guide fluent in English.
- Use of Binoculars for all customers.
- Use of Spotting Scope.
- Use of Birds, Mammals, Flora & Butterflies field guides.
- Insurance.
- All taxes.
- Reduced groups (6 persons maximun).
This outing in a Natural Source of Vitamin G (Green Vitamin).
Timetable
- Flexible timetable, either in the morning or afternoon (please check availability)
- Six hours Trip (Half Day) or up to Twelve hours Trip (Full Day).
Level
- Easy-Medium. Walks of up to 3 kilometers with gentle and some steeper gradients on good tracks or pathways.
Our Guide
Vicente
Madrid (1968)
GRADUATED IN ECONOMICS IN THE COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID.
La Mancha resident. Former member and coordinater of SEO/Birdlife in the Ciudad Real province, for several years was in charge of the Important Bird Area (IBA 208) of Sierra de Andujar-Sierra Madrona in the Castile-La Mancha sector. Member and Approved Guide of the Andalucia Bird Society, he also collaborates with the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Professional Birding guide since 2008.
As a nature lover interested in all aspects of the world of ornithology, Vicente has had the opportunity to realize many different Birding Tours all over the world that have provided him a high degree of experience in nature tourism and birdwatching in particular, having seen close to 3.000 bird species. Enthusiast about natural expeditions, combines its practice with other hobbies such as astronomy, geography, history, literature, trekking and hiking, having ascended mountain peaks on four continents.
Fluent in English, Vicente is the Director of Natura Indomita Tours.
Rates
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Half Day Trips
110 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
Full Day Trips
210 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
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