Birdwatching in Sierra del Relumbrar and Estrecho de Hocino (Albacete)

Enjoy a unique route through la Sierra del Relumbrar y las estribaciones de Alcaraz, declared as Lugar de Interés Comunitario, where we will combine trips in vehicles with some short and easy walks on foot.

At the quartz crests of Sierra del Relumbrar, known in the area as “pizorros”, we will see some springs of “pizorro water”. Another point of interest is the valley of río Guadalmena, where we can find the best representations of the Mediterranean forests in Albacete. You will distinguish some dispersed examples of cork oaks and gall oaks, over an underwood of strawberry trees, fan palms, heathers, rockroses, howthornes and mejoranas.

Speaking of fauna, the presence of the Iberian lynx stands out, less than a decade ago. It’s easy to watch deers, boars or mouflons at the bottom of the mountain range. In Autumn, you will listen to one of the most incredible noises in the mountains, the spectacular howl of deers.

Also, in the same area, some emblematic bird species reproduce, like the Imperial Iberian eagle, the partridge eagle and the golden eagle. It's also frequent to find species like the black vulture and the griffon vulture. Moreover, it’s easy to see groups of rabilargos and Royal Swifts, peregrine falcons, Spanish sparrows, etc.

After lunch, we will go towards Estrecho del Hocino, where we will continue enjoying the presence of some of these extraordinary birds, as well as mountain goats and otters, inhabitants of río Salobre.

Binoculars

Appropriate clothes and footwear

Through Winter, temperature drops and warm clothes are needed

Through summer don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen