LYNXAIA – Ecoturismo

At LYNXAIA – Ecoturismo we work with the aim of highlighting the area’s natural features, such as its flora, fauna, geology and landscape, as well as its cultural elements (historical sites, ethnology and archaeology of Sierra Morena, habitat of the Iberian Lynx).

The natural and cultural elements of the protected areas of the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park, and particularly of the Sierra Morena, need to be highlighted in order to make visitors and locals aware of their fragility, beauty and value.

By doing so, we promote learning about nature and cultural heritage, helping to value, care for and preserve the environment.

We offer the following range of activities:

Mycology tours
Ethnobotany tours
Wildlife-watching tours
Chestnut and wild berry tours
Iberian lynx spotting tours
Deer rutting tours
“Birds of the Forest” ornithology tours
“Creatures of the Night” night-time tours
Astrotourism
Wild flora and fauna identification tours
Environmental education
Guided tours of historical sites in rural environments
History tours
Archaeology tours

Equipment

Our company offers the following equipment for the activities:

Telescope (wildlife observation)
Binoculars (wildlife observation)
Astronomy telescope
Laser pointer
Magnifying glasses (observing flora and fauna)
Field guides and learning resources

Activity area

Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche
Parque Natural Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro
Parque Natural Sierra de Andújar

Accessibility

We offer experiences adapted to people with reduced mobility

Price

Ethnobotany tours: from € 12 per person
Iberian pork and Dehesa Serrana tour + Iberian Ham Tasting: from 20 euros per person.

Languages

Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese

Quality and/or sustainability practices & awards

Company certified by the Ecotourism Club in Spain

Company’s commitment to conservation of biodiversity and local development

The LYNXAIA-Ecoturismo philosophy is to protect and preserve the environment:

We collaborate in the monitoring and identification of endangered species of flora and fauna by carrying out surveys
We pick up any litter we come across during the activities
We visit vulnerable areas in small groups
We participate in cleaning up rivers, streams and water sources
We plant native trees and shrubs
We install and adapt nesting boxes
We monitor and protect endangered species of flora and fauna
We carry out actions that encourage the development of the local population, promoting and enhancing the value of local products in the areas where we carry out our activities
We are partners and collaborate with the Lutra Association, a non-profit association that carries out different wildlife research, monitoring and recovery actions, as well as awareness-raising activities and environmental education about the natural and cultural values of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park, among other things