What you can see on the bear tour
- Cantabrian brown bear (Ursus arctos)
- Mammals of the Atlantic Forest
- Mountain biodiversity
Villablino (León) / Somiedo (Asturias)
Summer
From a day of observation
Private groups
Large carnivores of the Cantabrian mountains
“Cantábrico”, the westernmost mountain range in Europe, is almost 500 km long. Its extensive forests are home to populations of large carnivores as in few other places in Europe: bears, wolves, wild cats, and the enigmatic Pyrenean desman. We all want to enjoy watching a brown bear in the wild at some time in our lives… In this Spanish corner, it is very possible.
Cantabrian wildlife sanctuary
The area has always been famous among Spanish naturalists and its attractiveness is increasingly recognized internationally. Today, the Cantabrian range is one of the most attractive areas in Europe for nature trips, especially for bear watching.
A day of sightings
We will explore the territory in search of the bear and to know first hand the Cantabrian forests. Stops at the river and at a lagoon will allow us to add species.
Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic forest of temperate and humid climate, dominated by deciduous species such as oak, beech, ash, birch, maple and linden. There are also chestnut, hazel, rowan, yew and holly trees. Refuge for large fauna such as the Cantabrian capercaillie.
Dipper and Moorland Hawker
The river is a favorable environment to observe dragonflies and White-throat Dipper, which inhabit the well oxygenated streams. In the high mountain lakes, we find peat bogs and northern species of dragonflies such as Aeshna juncea and Lestes sponsa.
Threatened Biodiversity of the Cantábrico range
Private Brown Bear Tour: the best sightings in the Bay of Biscay
Tour variants and options
The trip links several one-day tours, linked according to your particular needs and interests, following G3-guides’ proposal to offer tailor-made trips.
We recommend rural hotels and away from the usual tourist circuits to enjoy the tranquility and support rural populations.
Additional information
The “plus”: how we love the lush vegetation in summer!
Includes
- Specialized professional guide
- High-end telescopes
- High-end binoculars
- List of potential species
- Door-to-door passenger pickup/destination
- Accident insurance
