Birding and nature trails in Sierra Morena, Andalusia

Few visitors suspect than only a stone's throw from Seville's famous Giralda Tower lies such a surprising area as Sierra Morena Sevillana, a perfect blend of the wilder, unkempt scenery to the east and the leafier, trimmer landscape to the west.

Sierra Morena Sevillana is a treasure trove of untold beauty. Readers will find in these pages 15 nature-watching outings of different types (car drives, hikes, family-friendly strolls and fixed vantage points) and with different degrees of difficulty, so that past masters and budding birders alike can steep themselves in the fascinating sights and sounds of this stunning area.