Of the three Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds that converge in the town of Saucedilla, Lesser Kestrel colony, Monfragüe, the surrounding pastures and Arrocampo, the latter being by far the most distinctive in terms of the bird species it is home to. The temperature of the reservoir’s water and the lush marsh vegetation covering its banks make it possible for species that are so rare in UNESCO territories, such as black-winged stilt, great egret, squacco heron, the rare bittern, search for a single-colour one o moustachioed They’re having a right old time of it round here. And there are plenty more.

The area around the reservoir is also well equipped with birdwatching spots, features routes and a visitor centre where you’ll be given all the information you need for this visit, which is as unique as it is fascinating.