Pyrenees

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.

Sikarra Nostra

Sikarra Nostra provides guided excursions in Les Terres de Ponent to learn about the natural heritage and landscape of the Central Plateau. Activities include bird watching and identifying species from their songs, as well as experiences to discover the secrets of the fascinating world of insects.

agrobotiga@sikarranostra.cat
627 753 205

Nòmada Viatges

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 […]

info@nomadaviatges.com
977 481 497

Salvatgines

A specialist company offering wildlife guides, nature conservation projects and environmental education activities. It allocates part of its revenues from tourism activities to wildlife conservation activities such as installing nesting boxes, creating ponds for amphibians and restoring the habitat of the wood grouse.

info@salvatgines.com
627 753 205

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

Audouin Birding tours

A team of ornithologists with in-depth knowledge of birdlife. They offer half-day and full-day tours in Terres de l’Ebre, to discover the birds that live in natural areas such as the Ebro Delta, the Montsià mountain range and Els Ports. They also organise specialised birdwatching trips along the Ebre-Secans-Pyrenees corridor.

info@audouinbirding.net
(+34) 649 286 086

La torre del Codina

This ecological and self-sufficient rural tourism lodge has a hide for watching and photographing the birds that stop to drink at a nearby pond. The birdwatching experience also includes a talk on the Torre del Codina project on the history and nature of the region.

latorredelcodina@gmail.com
629 770 876