This lake was drained in 1951 and restored at the beginning of the twenty-first century. At 126 hectares it is the largest inland lagoon in Catalonia. It is located in the heart of the Lleida cereal plains, making it a good location to spot both aquatic and steppe species. The restoration project included creating islands with different shapes, slopes and heights at a variety of locations throughout the lake to encourage birds and other animal species.
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Cal Sinén - Tourist Office and Interpretation Centre
Observation points and hides: Vila-sana, Vallmajor, Termenal, Saulons del Suat, Ivars, etc.
Picnic areas around the lake
Mural Encyclopedia (large wall paintings of birds in the villages of Ivars d'Urgell and Vallverd. With guided tours)
Ivars i Vila-sana Lake - official website (main route around the lake, virtual tour and guided visits)
Ivars i Vila-sana Lake (Natural Areas of Ponent)
There are many travel agencies, companies, organisations and professional guides in the Ebre-Secans-Pirineus corridor who have in-depth knowledge of the region and the bird species that can be observed and photographed
We advise you to take advantage of the services they offer to enjoy truly memorable birding experiences.
This initiative is based in an abandoned village that has now been restored for ecotourism, with photographers’ hides, photography courses and workshops and a rural home offering tourist accommodation (Casa Felip). The hides overlook a feeding station, allowing photographers to capture spectacular images of golden eagles, bearded vultures and other scavengers.
A company with over 20 years’ experience studying and teaching about the natural environment of the Pyrenees, led by two highly knowledgeable nature lovers. They offer birdwatching experiences, bird photography from hides, guided activities and educational workshops. They organise ecotourism activities in the Alinyà mountain area.
The Alinyà Mountain is the largest private estate in Catalonia. It belongs to the Catalunya – La Pedrera Foundation and offers activities managed by the company Auberria, including “Eating with vultures”, to watch these scavengers feed, and “Guard for a day”, to get closer to them. A photographers’ hide is also available.
Passionate about the Boí valley, Roger is an Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park guide. He offers a wide range of guided tours including half-day or full-day routes to observe the birds of prey that fly over the Sant Gervàs mountain range, the scavengers in the inhospitable Terrera valley or woodpeckers near the […]
This travel agency specialises in ecotourism activities, both in the Ebro Delta and in the Els Ports massif. It offers stays over several days to discover the ornithological richness of Les Terres de l’Ebre, and they also offer tailor-made programmes and trips. It has been working in partnership with El Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park […]
In this nature reserve, managed by SEO/BirdLife, work is being done to demonstrate that organic rice farming is compatible with the recovery of natural wetlands. It contains an elevated hide with superb views over a lagoon, as well as a visitor centre built in a traditional hut.
