Private Tour: Palos Wetlands and Rio Tinto Estuary
Free cancellation up to 2 days before.
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Languages | English - Spanish |
What the experience includes
Amanzing collection of lagoons, marshes and estuaries to see a wide variety of aquatic and marine birds
To the east of the Huelva city, between the mouth of the Rio Tinto and the Doñana Natural Park, there is an oasis for wildlife between industry and strawberry fields. A fantastic collection of lagoons and marshes that home to a wide variety of birds. Hand in hand with our expert guide, we will visit different protected areas such as the tidal marshes on the river bank to search for waders and seabirds. Then many waterbirds await us in the Domingo Rubio Swamp and the restricted area of the lagoon Primera de Palos, which was extensively restored by the oil company. Restored and protected landscapes full of contrasts with high environmental value.
Possible birds for the checklist:
Residents: Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Flamingo, Squacco Heron, Red-crested Pochard, Hoopoe, Tree Sparrow, Purple Swamphen, Waxbill, Penduline Tit.
Winter Birds: Pintail, Shoveler, Wigeon, Great Egret, Osprey, Black-tailed Godwit, Greylag Goose, Snipe, Cormorant, Bluethroat, Water Pipit.
Summer Birds: Savi´s Warbler, Purple Heron, Bee-eater, Little Bittern, Gull-billed Tern, Booted Eagle, Whiskered Tern, Subalpine Warbler.
Migrants: Garganey, Temminck´s Stint, Spotted Redshank, Whinchat, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Redstart, Willow Warbler.
Everything you need to know
- The excursion is based on bird watching, although you don't need prior knowledge and the routes have a high environmental and landscape value by themselves
- The duration of the excursion is 4 hours, to which we must add the time we need to pick-up you from your hotel to the activity starting point and return
- Bring binoculars, we can lend you ours but only if we have availability
- Minimum age to carry out the activity 8 years
Price
Including
- Private tour with an expert bird watching local guide. Maximum 8 people
- Pick-up return service form your hotel
- A shared ground telescope
Not included
- Drink and food
More info
What to bring- Comfortable clothes and covered outdoor or sports shoes
- In summer sunscreen and a cap or hat
- In winter a light coat or windbreaker
- Binoculars, we can lend you ours but only if we have availability
- A backpack with water and some snacks
Meeting point and return
| Pick-up point | 08:40 | Outside Hotel Barceló Punta Umbría Beach Resort | Avenida Sundheim |
| Pick-up point | 08:40 | Outside Hotel Barceló Punta Umbría Mar | Avenida del Océano |
| Pick-up point | 08:40 | Outside Hotel Barceló Isla Canela | Paseo de Los Gavilanes, s/n |
| Pick-up point | 08:40 | Outside Hotel Occidental Isla Cristina | Calle Doctor Delgado Carrasco, s/n |
Cancellations
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 48 Hours or less before the activity.
