Huge flocks of White Storks and Black Kites whirl over this dramatic and historic part of Spain.

Surprisingly little visited, this spring migration bottleneck concentrates phenomenal numbers of birds from Short-toed Eagles to Alpine Swifts, and even the bizarre looking Eurasian Hoopoe and Northern Bald Ibis.

But wait, there’s more! Roman ruins, historic towns, bull fighting rings, orange groves, and lunch at 4:00 p.m. are all part of the experience. Add in the dramatic Strait of Gibraltar and there is lots to enjoy in this relatively remote part of Spain.

Cover image from Maritime Studies South Africa.