{"id":2207102,"date":"2026-10-19T05:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T02:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2207102"},"modified":"2026-10-19T05:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T02:00:11","slug":"why-2027-is-set-to-be-the-year-for-birdwatching-holidays-and-where-to-go-birding-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2207102","title":{"rendered":"Why 2027 is set to be the year for birdwatching holidays \u2013 and where to go birding in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/44\/12\/1200x675_cmsv2_1ee643ab-aa84-513b-8853-28efab9d8f67-9954412.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2934912-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2934912\" data-cid=\"9958531\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2934912-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" 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birdwatching holidays \u2013 and where to go birding in Europe<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/44\/12\/1536x864_cmsv2_1ee643ab-aa84-513b-8853-28efab9d8f67-9954412.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Pelicans on the Danube Delta in Romania \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Pelicans on the Danube Delta in Romania<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span 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loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In its Hidden Trends List for 2026, published last November, GetYourGuide said that birdwatching is \u201chaving a moment\u201d with #BirdTok videos going viral on social media. Last month, the company reported a 65% year-on-year increase in global bookings for birdwatching experiences between 1 January and 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBirdwatching as a travel experience has flown well beyond being a \u2018Hidden Trend\u2019,\u201d said Anne Wallin, GetYourGuide&#8217;s global trends and experiences expert. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s growing in popularity every month as travellers rediscover ways to connect with nature and disconnect from the daily hustle \u2013 whether that\u2019s among a flamboyance of flamingos in southern France or spotting rare sightings in your own city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A trends report by Voyageurs du Monde also said that we\u2019re now \u201cheading into the birdwatching era\u201d and that 2027 is \u201cset to be the year of birdwatching\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The travel company has reported growing demand, saying bookings for birdwatching holidays between July and October 2026 to date were 57% higher than during the first six months of the year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRather than asking our clients where they want to go, we ask what fascinates them? And what we\u2019ve increasingly found is a growing interest in birdwatching holidays,\u201d Tom Barber, chief brand officer of Voyageurs du Monde, told Euronews Travel. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn an industry where slow travel is here to stay, and in a world where so much of life happens at speed and through a screen, there\u2019s something wonderfully simple about stepping outside with a pair of binoculars and seeing what you can spot.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/44\/12\/808x454_cmsv2_ac9d2860-f80b-5b6d-b2b9-f78da5681f98-9954412.jpg\" alt=\"Puffins near Akurey island in Iceland \"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Puffins near Akurey island in Iceland <\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">GetYourGuide<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Where to go for birdwatching<\/h2>\n<p>So, where should travellers go to experience birdwatching? The Danube Delta and northern Greece are great choices for a European birding trip, according to Barber. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor beginners who want a taster, spend a day on the Danube Delta in eastern Romania,\u201d he said. \u201cThe vast wetlands and waterways here constitute some of the most important wetlands in the world, home to over 300 species of birds, including huge concentrations of breeding and migrating flocks. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNortheast Greece has also been one of our top sellers of European birding holidays this year, as it\u2019s along a key migration flyway and is home to a diverse blend of wetlands and forests. Go in the shoulder season, because it\u2019s quieter overall, but also an excellent time for birdwatching around the lakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Writing on GetYourGuide&#8217;s The Explorer, birder Cindy Brzostowski says Portugal is one of the best places for checking out seabirds. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith its long Atlantic coastline and position along the East Atlantic Flyway, a major bird migration route stretching from the Arctic to Southern Africa, Portugal is a top destination for scouting seabirds,\u201d she said. \u201cThe Portuguese islands of the Azores and Madeira are prime birdwatching territory, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If seeing puffins is your thing, then there\u2019s no better place than Iceland, Brzostowski said. \u201cThe Westman Islands off the south coast are home to the world\u2019s largest colonies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a ranking of the world\u2019s 20 best birdwatching destinations by AllClear Travel, just two European destinations featured. The study assessed birdwatching sites using factors including recorded species, weather, airport proximity and daily travel costs.<\/p>\n<p>Ranked 19th worldwide and first in Europe in the study, Falsterbo Peninsula on the southwestern tip of Sweden is a \u201chotspot for birders\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>On England\u2019s north Norfolk coast, Titchwell Marsh is one of the UK\u2019s most celebrated birdwatching destinations. <\/p>\n<h3>Europe\u2019s top 15 birdwatching destinations according to AllClear<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Falsterbo Peninsula, Sweden<\/li>\n<li>2. Titchwell Marsh, England<\/li>\n<li>3. Fair Isle, Scotland<\/li>\n<li>4. Kalloni Saltpans, Lesvos, Greece<\/li>\n<li>5. Minsmere, England<\/li>\n<li>6. Lake Kerkini National Park, Greece<\/li>\n<li>7. Rutland Water, England<\/li>\n<li>8. Slimbridge Wetland Centre, England<\/li>\n<li>9. Bowling Green Marsh, England<\/li>\n<li>10. Ria Formosa Natural Park, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>11. Camargue, France<\/li>\n<li>12. Ebro Delta, Spain<\/li>\n<li>13. Hortob\u00e1gy National Park, Hungary<\/li>\n<li>14. Monfrag\u00fce National Park, Spain<\/li>\n<li>15. Loch Gruinart, Scotland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The world\u2019s top 20 birdwatching destinations according to AllClear<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Man\u00fa National Park, Peru<\/li>\n<li>2. Tambopata National Reserve, Peru<\/li>\n<li>3. Tsavo East National Park, Kenya<\/li>\n<li>4. The Pantanal, Porto Jofre, Brazil<\/li>\n<li>=5. Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>=5. Carara National Park, Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>7. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>8. Keoladeo National Park, India<\/li>\n<li>9. Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>10. Kruger National Park, South Africa<\/li>\n<li>11. Minca, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia<\/li>\n<li>12. Dry Tortugas National Park, USA (Florida)<\/li>\n<li>13. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>14. Amboseli National Park, Kenya<\/li>\n<li>15. Moss Landing, USA (California)<\/li>\n<li>16. Cape May Point, USA (New Jersey)<\/li>\n<li>17. Chobe National Park, Botswana<\/li>\n<li>18. Soberan\u00eda National Park, The Pipeline, Panama<\/li>\n<li>19. Falsterbo Peninsula, Sweden<\/li>\n<li>20. 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class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    These are the most underrated travel destinations in Europe<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2934130-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2934130\" data-cid=\"9954412\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why 2027 is set to be the year for birdwatching holidays<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">What was once seen as a niche hobby among nature lovers, birdwatching is now spreading its wings and becoming a popular reason for travel.\u00a0In its Hidden Trends List for 2026, published last November, GetYourGuide said that birdwatching is \u201chaving a moment\u201d with #BirdTok videos going viral on social media. Last month, the company reported a 65% year-on-year increase in global bookings for birdwatching experiences between 1 January and 27 August 2026.\u201cBirdwatching as a travel experience has flown well beyond being a \u2018Hidden Trend\u2019,\u201d said Anne Wallin, GetYourGuide&#8217;s global trends and experiences expert.\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s growing in popularity every month as travellers rediscover ways to connect with nature and disconnect from the daily hustle \u2013 whether that\u2019s among a flamboyance of flamingos in southern France or spotting rare sightings in your own city.\u201dA trends report by Voyageurs du Monde also said that we\u2019re now \u201cheading into the birdwatching era\u201d and that 2027 is \u201cset to be the year of birdwatching\u201d.The travel company has reported growing demand, saying bookings for birdwatching holidays between July and October 2026 to date were 57% higher than during the first six months of the year.\u201cRather than asking our clients where they want to go, we ask what fascinates them? And what we\u2019ve increasingly found is a growing interest in birdwatching holidays,\u201d Tom Barber, chief brand officer of Voyageurs du Monde, told Euronews Travel.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cIn an industry where slow travel is here to stay, and in a world where so much of life happens at speed and through a screen, there\u2019s something wonderfully simple about stepping outside with a pair of binoculars and seeing what you can spot.\u201dWhere to go for birdwatching\u00a0So, where should travellers go to experience birdwatching? The Danube Delta and northern Greece are great choices for a European birding trip, according to Barber.\u00a0\u201cFor beginners who want a taster, spend a day on the Danube Delta in eastern Romania,\u201d he said. \u201cThe vast wetlands and waterways here constitute some of the most important wetlands in the world, home to over 300 species of birds, including huge concentrations of breeding and migrating flocks.\u00a0\u201cNortheast Greece has also been one of our top sellers of European birding holidays this year, as it\u2019s along a key migration flyway and is home to a diverse blend of wetlands and forests. Go in the shoulder season, because it\u2019s quieter overall, but also an excellent time for birdwatching around the lakes.\u201dWriting on GetYourGuide&#8217;s The Explorer, birder Cindy Brzostowski says Portugal is one of the best places for checking out seabirds.\u00a0\u201cWith its long Atlantic coastline and position along the East Atlantic Flyway, a major bird migration route stretching from the Arctic to Southern Africa, Portugal is a top destination for scouting seabirds,\u201d she said. \u201cThe Portuguese islands of the Azores and Madeira are prime birdwatching territory, too.\u201dIf seeing puffins is your thing, then there\u2019s no better place than Iceland, Brzostowski said. \u201cThe Westman Islands off the south coast are home to the world\u2019s largest colonies.\u201dIn a ranking of the world\u2019s 20 best birdwatching destinations by AllClear Travel, just two European destinations featured. The study assessed birdwatching sites using factors including recorded species, weather, airport proximity and daily travel costs.Ranked 19th worldwide and first in Europe in the study, Falsterbo Peninsula on the southwestern tip of Sweden is a \u201chotspot for birders\u201d.\u00a0On England\u2019s north Norfolk coast, Titchwell Marsh is one of the UK\u2019s most celebrated birdwatching destinations.\u00a0Europe\u2019s top 15 birdwatching destinations according to AllClear1. Falsterbo Peninsula, Sweden\u00a02. Titchwell Marsh, England\u00a03. Fair Isle, Scotland\u00a04. Kalloni Saltpans, Lesvos, Greece\u00a05. Minsmere, England\u00a06. Lake Kerkini National Park, Greece7. Rutland Water, England\u00a08. Slimbridge Wetland Centre, England\u00a09. Bowling Green Marsh, England\u00a010. Ria Formosa Natural Park, Portugal\u00a011. Camargue, France\u00a012. Ebro Delta, Spain\u00a013. Hortob\u00e1gy National Park, Hungary\u00a014. Monfrag\u00fce National Park, Spain\u00a015. Loch Gruinart, Scotland\u00a0The world\u2019s top 20 birdwatching destinations according to AllClear1. Man\u00fa National Park, Peru\u00a02. Tambopata National Reserve, Peru\u00a03. Tsavo East National Park, Kenya\u00a04. The Pantanal, Porto Jofre, Brazil\u00a0=5. Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Ecuador\u00a0=5. Carara National Park, Costa Rica\u00a07. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica\u00a08. Keoladeo National Park, India\u00a09. Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Argentina\u00a010. Kruger National Park, South Africa\u00a011. Minca, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\u00a012. Dry Tortugas National Park, USA (Florida)\u00a013. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka\u00a014. Amboseli National Park, Kenya\u00a015. Moss Landing, USA (California)\u00a016. Cape May Point, USA (New Jersey)\u00a017. Chobe National Park, Botswana\u00a018. Soberan\u00eda National Park, The Pipeline, Panama\u00a019. Falsterbo Peninsula, Sweden\u00a020. 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