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.
The aim of this project, led by the Espais Naturals de Ponent association, is to convert old dry stone huts and shelters into observatories for wildlife, especially birds. So far, two structures have been restored with new viewing windows, one in Castellserà and the other in Preixana. Preserving cultural heritage through birdwatching tourism.
This foundation rescues mistreated or injured wild animals and, if possible, returns them to the wild. When this is not possible, they are homed in the zoo, which also offers educational activities such as guided tours, bird of prey flying displays, experiences with owls and photographing birds in captivity.
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.
Travel agency specialising in nature travel, wildlife watching and birdwatching. It offers guided activities and wildlife observation and interpretation outings to natural areas such as the Sió valleys, Sant Llorenç de Montgai Nature Reserve, Ivars Vila-sana Lake and the Segre riverside forest.
This feeding station for birds of prey located in Tartareu has two fully-equipped and well-camouflaged hides from which birdwatchers can closely observe and photograph the main species of scavengers. The purpose of the feeding station is to protect, promote and exploit wildlife, and to preserve their ecosystems.
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.
An initiative of:
Rambla Ferran, 18 3r pis
25007 Lleida
+34 973 245 408 info@aralleida.cat
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