Svalbard Polar Bear Expeditions
Svalbard is Europe’s best place to see polar bears in the wild. How expedition cruises work and when to go.
Europe wildlife holidays
Raptor Migration at the Strait of Gibraltar
Every autumn and spring, hundreds of thousands of birds of prey and storks cross the narrow Strait of Gibraltar between Europe and Africa.
Orcas and Humpbacks in Northern Norway: Winter Whale Guide
Every winter, orcas and humpbacks follow the herring into the fjords of northern Norway. Combine them with the northern lights.
Birding in Extremadura and Monfragüe
Extremadura’s cliffs, oak dehesas and open plains are among Europe’s finest birding landscapes. Where to go and when.
Wolf Watching in Spain’s Sierra de la Culebra
Sierra de la Culebra, in north-west Spain, is one of the best places in Europe to watch wild wolves. How to plan a visit.
Iberian Lynx Watching in Sierra de Andújar
In 2002, fewer than 100 Iberian lynx survived. Today there are more than 2,000, and Andújar is the best place to see one.
Bear Watching in the Romanian Carpathians
Romania’s Carpathian Mountains hold Europe’s largest brown bear population outside Russia. How to watch them responsibly.
Bear and Wolverine Watching in Finland
In the forests on Finland’s eastern border, you can watch wild brown bears and wolverines from comfortable hides through the midsummer night.