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Please visit David Milsom's Photo Gallery: Spain |
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There is no country in the Mediterranean that offers such a wealth of stunning scenery, diverse natural habitats, Romanesque architecture, ancient fortified hilltop villages and superb bird watching as Spain. For two weeks, we'll travel the entire length of this sun-drenched land, from a vantage point near Gibraltar where the Moroccan coastline is only ten kilometres away, across the vast open plains where great bustards still gather and imperial eagles soar overhead, to the lofty heights of the Pyrenees Mountains.
We'll visit some of Spain's renowned nature reserves at a time when Europe's bird migration is in full swing and the wildflowers are starting to paint the countryside in colourful hues. We will stop at a raptor migration viewpoint to see hundreds, perhaps thousands, of raptors and storks as they cross the Mediterranean Sea to the Spanish coast. We'll also explore the Belen Steppes, Monfrague National Park and some splendid Pyrenees alpine habitats.
In addition to these nature highlights, we will see some magnificent fortified villages and their cathedrals, churches, and castles. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 15 days |
| • | Maximum 14 participants |
| • | Start in Malaga and finish in Madrid, Spain |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Watching thousands of raptors cross the Mediterranean Sea |
| • | Exploring pine forests at Coto Donana |
| • | Admiring the Pyrenees alpine habitats |
| • | Watching a great bustard soar across the vast open plains |
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| ACTIVITY LEVEL: |
| • | Moderate: The trails that we use in our explorations of the parks and reserves are usually well marked and easy to follow. Some may, however, follow the contours of the hills and valleys with inclines and uneven surfaces. The trails are accessible by anyone who has normal walking ability and stamina. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots and a hiking stick are advised. |
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| ACCOMMODATIONS: |
| Hotel Maestranza, Ronda |
| Hotel Antonio, Zahara de los Atunes |
| Hotel Toruno, El Rocio |
| Hospederia Parque de Monfrague |
| Hotel Husa Alphonso VI, Toledo |
| Hotel Rio Ucero, El Burgo de Osma |
| Hotel Bujaruelo, Torla |
| Hotel Agumar, Madrid |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
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Arrive in Malaga |
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Alcornocales Nature Reserve |
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Raptor Migration Viewpoint |
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Seville, El Rocio |
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Cota Donana National Park |
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Sierra del Arrenca Nature Reserve |
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Monfrague National Park |
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Belen Steppes |
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Toledo |
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Pyrenees |
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Ordesa National Park |
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Madrid |
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Depart Madrid |
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 David is an expert naturalist who has travelled throughout Europe, North and South America. He is a keen nature photographer with an excellent knowledge of birds, mammals and butterflies. David has led Quest trips to Newfoundland, Texas, Colorado, England, Galapagos Islands, Tunisia, Spain and Canada's High Arctic and the Antarctic.
416-633-5666 / 1-800-387-1483
 Tunisia
Land of Contrasts
Length: 13 days
Start: Tunis, Tunisia
Finish: Tunis, Tunisia
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