Spain: Central

This restaurant is ideal for a nice celebration after having spent the day birding through Las Villuercas. It specialises in international cuisine. The chef kindly presents the surprise menu and he explains to the diners what they are about to eat.…

Situated in the very picturesque Robledillo de Gata, at the head of the Arrago river and in the middle of the specially protected bird area Sierra de Gata and Valle de las Pilas. Very close to other areas like Las Hurdes or the Sierra de Francia.…

Extremadura, Spain: on the edge of the special protected zone for birds (ZEPA) at Alange, Badajoz province, where it is one of the most economic accommodation options. Simple but funcyional décor, with prices to match: 35€ for doubles, 25€ for…

Barbecue grill served at an excellent quality/price. They serve large portions and a weekday homemade menu for 10€. The menu a la carte includes plenty of meats, grilled vegetables and great salads. They have grilled meat dishes for 2 people…

There is a familiar atmosphere on site where you can order from the daily menu or a la carte (vegetables, salads, homemade dishes like kid chops, stew, kich, etc). The service is very friendly and they attend any special diet requirements.

They have a short but a good menu. One of their special dishes are the patatas al montón con huevos (fried sliced potatoes with eggs) and fried suckling pig. A range of portions/ share dishes and bocadillos (sandwishes) are also available. The…

Ávila, central Spain: an excellent location, and without doubt one of the best places to stay in the Valdecorneja-Piedrahita area. Trails to the oak woods which climb to the highest parts of the Sierra de Villafranca (Cerro Moros 2,059m asl). An…

La Serena, Extremadura: an imposing house situated in a managed dehesa (Holm Oak woodland) and hunting reserve, where views of the nearby sierra allow you to scan for the big eagles, Black Vulture and Black Stork. It is near the steppeland of La…

A fantastic rural hotel with spa, 5-minutes’ drive to some of the best birding zones north of the Villafafila lakes in Zamora in northwestern Spain. In winter a relaxing few hours in the spa after a cold days birding in the field is very welcome.…

Located in Torrejón el Rubio at the gates of the Monfragüe National Park and within the limits of the Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve, this accommodation is in one of the meccas of Extremadura and European birdwatching. The village is found at the…