Valle de Alcudia
The best kept secret of Castilla-La Mancha: a land of deciduous forests, mountains, river gorges, waterfalls and the longest dehesa like valley of Spain. Marked out by old mines, lost cities and Miguel de Cervantes' scenes, the Valle de Alcudia surprises travelers with its natural wealth.
Fast Facts
PERFECT FOR Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, small groups, couples or indivuals travelers interested in natural environment and local history. |
WHAT TO DO IN THIS NATURAL TRIP 3 Different options to visit Valle de Alcudia Natural Park: 3 itineraries for Half Day Trip. |
TRAVEL SEASON All year round. |
DON'T MISS The Valle de Alcudia Waterfalls in Spring & Autumn. |
ACTIVITIES 4X4 routes, short walks, bird & mammal watching, rock paintings. |
STARTING POINT Almagro. |
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Highlights
226.000 hectares of stunning natural landscapes.
45 mammal species, 160 bird species and over 1.000 wild plants cataloged.
Black Stork, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Booted Eagle, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, King-Fisher, Black Wheatear, Black-Eared Wheatear, Blue-Rock Thrush, Subalpine Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Nuthatch, Short-Toed Treecreeper, Golden Oriole, Jay, Red-Billed Chough, Rock Bunting, Cirl Bunting.
Iberian Ibex, Otter, Red Deer, Red Fox, Roe Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Cat.
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Trip Options
Option 1: Lost city of Minas del Horcajo
. MInas del Horcajo ruins . La Garganta bridge . Cervantes' Venta del Alcaide . Valle de Alcudia Dehesa
Half Day Trip |
Option 2: Waterfalls & Rock Paintings
. Peña Escrita first discovered paintings worldwide . La Batanera Waterfall and paintings . El Almirez Oak Forest . Ventillas town
Half Day Trip |
Option 3: Hoz de Rio Frio
. La Alberquilla volcanic lagoon . Old blue lead Mines . Valle de Alcudia Dehesa . Hoz de Rio Frio wild scenery
Half 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 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 in the morning.
- Five-Six hours Trips.
Level
- Easy. Walks of up to 3 kilometers (Hoz de Rio Frio) with gentle and some stepper 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
Half Day Trips
140 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
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