Cantabrian Brown Bear Sighting

Explore the Somiedo Natural Park and see the Cantabrian brown bear with this trip from Pola de Somiedo. Experience a day in the Asturian countryside.

Activity Details

We will meet at the Interpretation Centre in the Natural Park of Somiedo. Participants need to drive their own cars to follow the guide's vehicle into the mountains, the natural habitat of the Cantabrian brown bear.

Throughout the afternoon, we will search Somiedo for this species, visiting prime locations based on daily weather conditions.

Using binoculars, participants may spot the Cantabrian brown bears, including adult bears with their cubs, whose population has increased significantly in recent decades.

We may also encounter wild boars, deer, or chamois during the excursion. The tour will conclude back at Pola de Somiedo after approximately 5.5 hours.

Bear Watching

Somiedo Natural Park offers one of the best opportunities in Asturias to see Cantabrian brown bears. However, sightings can be unpredictable, influenced by factors like weather conditions and the breeding seasons of various species.