Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/sierra-de-andujar/ Specific Location # Sierra de Andujar NaturesLens visits Sierra de Andujar on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Spain, with time here planned around Iberian Lynx rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Sierra de Andujar include Iberian Lynx in Summer, with photography shaped around hide, night or low-light & landscape & behaviour photography sessions. The Sierra de Andujar rises in southern Spain, part of the rugged mountain systems that characterise much of Andalusia’s interior. This landscape of steep slopes, rocky outcrops & Mediterranean scrubland provides the kind of secluded, low-disturbance terrain favoured by the region’s more elusive mammals. Interspersed with patches of native woodland & dense maquis vegetation, the sierra offers a mosaic of cover & open ground that supports a range of prey species, underpinning the presence of its most notable predator. The relative remoteness of the area, combined with its varied topography, makes it a valuable refuge within the wider network of habitats that sustain Iberian wildlife. The standout species associated with the Sierra de Andujar is the Iberian Lynx, one of the world’s rarest & most range-restricted wild cats, & a flagship species for conservation efforts across Spain. Highly adapted to Mediterranean scrub & woodland mosaics, the lynx relies heavily on healthy rabbit populations for prey, & its presence is often taken as an indicator of a functioning, well-balanced ecosystem. Solitary & largely crepuscular, this striking cat is recognisable by its tufted ears, bearded facial ruff & bobbed tail, & sightings remain a rare privilege even within its core territories. Encountering this species in the Sierra de Andujar represents a genuine highlight for wildlife enthusiasts, reflecting both the resilience of the lynx & the ecological value of this Andalusian landscape. Curious what keeps photographers coming back? Read our piece on why photographers keep returning to the Sierra de Andújar. Single occupancy Maximum 6 guests Experienced guidance 5 departures - [![Join Us For The Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnails/large/lynx-photographed-at-the-new-location-which-is-used-for-the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-spring-photography-holiday-05-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter/) ### 9th - 14th Dec 2026 - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter **Location:** Spain Capture images with us in Spain during a wildlife photography holiday, during December 2026, focused on hide-based Iberian lynx photography in winter light. **5 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£1999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter/) - [![Join Us For The Iberian Lynx in Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnails/large/lynx-photographed-at-the-new-location-which-is-used-for-the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-spring-photography-holiday-01-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer/) ### 5th - 10th Jul 2027 - Iberian Lynx in Summer **Location:** Spain Join us in Spain for a wildlife photography holiday, during July 2027, focused on capturing images of the beautiful Iberian lynx from hides. **5 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£1999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer/) - [![Join Us For The Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnails/large/lynx-photographed-at-the-new-location-which-is-used-for-the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-spring-photography-holiday-05-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2027/) ### 8th - 13th Dec 2027 - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter **Location:** Spain Capture images with us in Spain during a wildlife photography holiday, during December 2027, focused on hide-based Iberian lynx photography in winter light. **5 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£1999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2027/) - [![Join Us For The Iberian Lynx in Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnails/large/lynx-photographed-at-the-new-location-which-is-used-for-the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-spring-photography-holiday-01-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer-2028/) ### 3rd - 8th Jul 2028 - Iberian Lynx in Summer **Location:** Spain Join us in Spain for a wildlife photography holiday, during July 2028, focused on capturing images of the beautiful Iberian lynx from hides. **5 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£1999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer-2028/) - [![Join Us For The Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnails/large/lynx-photographed-at-the-new-location-which-is-used-for-the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-spring-photography-holiday-05-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2028/) ### 6th - 11th Dec 2028 - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter **Location:** Spain Capture images with us in Spain during a wildlife photography holiday, during December 2028, focused on hide-based Iberian lynx photography in winter light. **5 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£1999** Guided By **Pui Hang Miles** [View Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2028/) - ## What to Photograph at Sierra de Andujar - [Iberian Lynx at Sierra de Andujar](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/iberian-lynx-at-sierra-de-andujar/) ## Sierra de Andujar questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Sierra de Andujar? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Sierra de Andujar, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter/) (9-14 December 2026), [Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer-2027/) (5-10 July 2027), [Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2027/) (8-13 December 2027), [Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer-2028/) (3-8 July 2028) & [Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2028/) (6-11 December 2028). ## Sierra de Andujar questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Sierra de Andujar, & how big are the groups? Pui Hang Miles leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Sierra de Andujar. Groups are limited to 6 photographers, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Sierra de Andujar questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Sierra de Andujar? The species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Sierra de Andujar is the Iberian Lynx. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.