Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Mata de Valencia

Catalonia’s only National Park is one of its most iconic mountain landscapes, containing a representative range of Pyrenean habitats (coniferous and riparian forests, alpine meadows, scree, lakes, bog, etc.). Typical high mountain birds can be observed here, from woodland to rock-dwelling species, as well as birds of alpine habitats. There are several valleys leading into the National Park, all of them recommendable, but for spotting woodland birds the best place is the Mata de Valencia (or Gerdar forest), the largest fir forest in the Iberian Peninsula, in the Àneu valleys.

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Top species

Black woodpecker, rock ptarmigan, citril finch, red crossbill and common treecreeper.

Facilities

Gerdar refuge

Salt de Comials viewpoint

More information

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park (official website)

Map and routes in the National Park via the Àneu valleys

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River Segre at Seu d’Urgell and Alàs

El Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park: Prat de Cadí

Roca de Canalda in El Port del Comte

Vall de Boí

Pla de Beret – Montgarri

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Mata de Valencia

L’Alt Pirineu Natural Park: Virós forest

La Terreta and La Serra de Sant Gervàs

Boumort-Collegats

Sierra Larga – La Noguera drylands

Plans de Sió

Belianes-Preixana drylands

Ivars i Vila-sana Lake

Mas de Melons-Alfés

Segrià and Utxesa drylands

Terra Alta Mediterranean mosaic

Serra de Llaberia

Els Ports Natural Park: La Franqueta

Els Ports Natural Pak: Caro

Sebes Nature Reserve

Serres de Cardó – Boix

Secans del Montsià drylands

El Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: La Tancada and Els Alfacs bay

El Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: L’Encanyissada, Migjorn and Alfacada

Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: Les Olles lagoon and Fangar bay

BIRD

WATCHING

EXPERIENCES

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.

Buseu Project

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.

buseu@buseuproject.com
650 952 197

Roger Gras

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 […]

info@rogergras.com
600 025 918

Boumort Terra Salvatge

Via the Outdoor Adventour travel agency, this company offers complete packages (with guide, meals, accommodation, transport) for one or more days, specialising in birdwatching and photography in the Boumort Reserve, one of the wildest areas of the Pre-Pyrenees. It can also provide tailor-made packages to meet customers’ needs.

boumort@outdooradventour.com
973 043 409

Birding in Spain

Birdwatching trips with English guide Steve West and his wife Florinda Vidal, who have been organising birdwatching trips in different parts of Spain for over twenty years. They have detailed knowledge of the most fascinating sites and the birds that inhabit them.

steve@birdinginspain.com
606 855 571

Fundació Plegadis

This foundation works to conserve the ecosystems and species of the Ebro Delta and offers a range of activities for birders. These include “BiciBirding”, a hybrid birdwatching experience on wheels, and the large wooden “Photo Hides” on Picampall Island for photographing birds at close range.

ssales@fundacioplegadis.org
616 994 030

Aubèrria

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.

natura@auberria.cat
689 422 670