Picos de Europa with Greenwings

From 28 June 2026
to 5 July 2026
All-day event
Location: Picos de Europa, Spain

Escape to the Picos de Europa in the Cantabrian mountains of Northern Spain this summer with Alice and join her in searching for the butterflies that reside there. Specialities such as Bog Fritillary, Gavarnie Blue, Dusky Large Blue, Chapman's Ringlet,  and Large Chequered Skipper will be among the highlights, but the area has many more to offer alongside a rich tapestry of wildflowers, birds such as Short-toed Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Alpine Chough and other wildlife. The area is unspoilt and verdant, full of high-altitude wildflower meadows and historic villages waiting to be explored. Coupled with spectacular mountain views from locations such as El Cable and delicious local dishes in our traditionally built mountain hotel, this promises to be a memorable week.

For more information and to secure your place, please visit the dedicated holiday webpage on the Greenwings website.

Northern Pindos: Greece & Albania with Greenwings

From 10 May 2026
to 19 May 2026
All-day event
Location: Northern Greece and Albania

Explore the Northern end of the Pindos mountain range with Alice where it crosses the border from Greece into Albania. Starting in Northern Greece with visits to the Vikos Gorge, Valia Calda and Mount Tymphi, we will look for the rare and local Ophrys helenae, along with a multitude of other orchids, lilies and wildflowers. Birds like Bee-eaters and butterflies such as Eastern Festoon and Grecian Copper will also be on our radar.

Moving into the rugged landscape of southern Albania, we will spend some time on the banks of the Vjosa river, one of the last intact large river systems in Europe, explore meadows and woodlands in search of flowers such as Leucojum aestivum, Ophrys epirotica and Moltkia petraea, marvel at views of Red-rumped Swallow and Hoopoe, listen to Nightingales and watch Grüner's Orange-tip and Duke of Burgundy butterflies.

If you'd like more information, and to book your spot on this newly launched trip, please visit the dedicated Greenwings webpage for the holiday.