Atop a small hill in the heart of the Trujillo- Santa Marta de Magasca plains (Extremadura, SW Spain) is Casa Rural Las Canteras, sits this old farmhouse of the late 19th century, fully restored and perfectly refurbished. From here you can see some of the most emblematic species of the area: Great and Little Bustards,
One of the aims of Lonely Birder is to improve bird tourism, but another parallel objective is to raise local awareness of the importance of the conservation of wild birds and their habitats. For this reason, various criteria are directed to this end, for example the provision of nestboxes in the garden or around the
We are proud to award Posada Molino del Canto with 5 feathers. Situated inside the Hoces de Alto Ebro Nature Reserve and very close to the Alto Ebro reservoir (Burgos), both great birdwatching sites, this establishment boasts an extensive ornthological reference library of mnore than 300 titles, from the Handbook to the best available field
These apartments are situated in Casar de Cáceres, Extremadura, near the boundry of the Llanos de Caceres y Sierra de Fuentes ZEPA (Specially Protected Bird Area) and just a few minutes’ drive from the Sierra de San Pedro. They are fully equipped, affordable apartments and are ideal for all kinds of birdwatchers who need space
La Robliza Casas Rurales are situated in Cedillo La Torre, Segovia (Central Spain) and have a 3 feather rating. Lying between La Hoces del Duratón and Las Hoces del Riaza, this is an excellent place to stay while watching raptors, especially carrion-eaters. The croplands studded with small pine groves and the gallery forest around the
On enetering this establishment you get a clear sense of the passion the owners Teresa and Fernando share for birds. Arkamo Atea is found in the Arkamo Sierra (Red Natura 2000) (Basque Country, Northern Spain). The house, which is rented out to groups, offers all kinds of conveniences for birding clients, including
Last Sunday we visited our second ever Lonely Birder Approved candidate premises: El Recuerdo Casa Rural. This accommodation, run by Martin and Claudia Kelsey, has been birding focused right from the onset. It won a well-deserved, Lonely Birder Approved maximum rating of 5 feathers! After living in various countries, Martin and Claudia