Extremadura

Extremadura is still one of the richest regions in Europe. Of course, this place expresses wealth not in monetary terms, but in terms of a healthy environment, traditions, gastronomy, and cultural and historical heritage. A land waiting to be discovered with huge and extremely important bird populations and an incredible variety of species, combining features of Andaluca and the two Castillas regions in Spain with the Alentejo region in Portugal. Extremadura and its wild and unspoiled nature cover 41,602 square kilometers of the Iberian Peninsula's surface, with over 30,000 square kilometers designated as IBAs (Important Bird Areas). More than 75% of the land.

Except for coastline and seashores, Extremadura has almost all of the ecosystems found in the Iberian Peninsula. High mountain ranges with elevations above 8,000 feet, highlands, rice fields, vast steppe areas, isolated relict Mediterranean jungles, and the world's largest Cork forests. From north to south, or east to west, you will discover one of Europe's richest birding areas. Thousands of Common Cranes and raptors are aware of it, returning year after year to overwinter or breed.

Extremadura's vast grassy plains and wide-open steppes have some of the most breathtaking scenery. These seemingly dead lands support Europe's most important breeding populations of Little and Great Bustards, as well as the unforgettable silhouettes of Montagu's Harriers, Lesser Kestrels, and hundreds of Collared Pranticoles, Black-bellied and Pin-tailed Sandgrouse.

Location: Spain