Among rivers of rosemary and thyme, on the rugged Spanish sierras, you can pursue the dream of the Spanish Grand Slam.
Imagine an absolute silence, the only sound being the subtle crunch of the rocky ground, speckled with thyme and rosemary, crumbling under your boots.
In the distance, you can see the ibex, distributed like patches on the mountains of Spain, with their dark chests and beards contrasting against the light-colored rocks, while the salty aroma of the air sharpens your senses.
The Spanish Grand Slam is a must for every hunter passionate about ungulates, consisting of hunting the four ibex: Beceite, Gredos, Ronda, and Sierra Nevada.
The Spanish ibex is a powerful animal. Its dark brown coat is marked with ochre and rust spots, and its short, strong legs are capable of navigating the region’s typical rocky terrain. Its horns, with their characteristic lyre shape, make it particularly distinctive.
In the mountains sadly known for the civil war, between Barcelona and Valencia, the “Beceite” is the first ibex usually pursued to “collect” the four Spanish wonders.
Majestic and powerful, it leaps on the herb-scented, salt-bathed rocks from which you can admire the sea and the mouth of the Ebro, famous for its duck-rich marshes.
Beyond Madrid, in Extremadura, one can hunt the Gredos ibex, the largest and most challenging to hunt due to the rugged terrain and its cunning nature.
Among the “pueblos blancos” of Andalusia, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, the two small ibexes of Ronda and Sierra Nevada complete the Spanish Slam in a unique harmony that captivates the hunter beyond the act of hunting: extraordinary food and breathtaking landscapes in a total immersion into the culture of this splendid nation.
All these mountainous areas are characterized by rocky and thorny terrains, valleys, and thrilling cliffs, but are softened, especially in the early months of the year, by beautiful blooming almond trees, symbols of hope.
The scent of thyme and rosemary, which drifts from the ridge to the valley floor, will accompany you in the pursuit of the Spanish ungulates.
These animals prefer high altitudes, lightly defying the void and verticality. Chasing these clever ibexes means rising to heights above 1400 meters, often only reachable on foot, among rocks and thorns where only hunters with good physical preparation and endurance can maintain their balance.
The ibexes, engaged in constant, irregular grazing movements, often move in herds, and hunting the old male, hidden and protected among the females and young that crown him, requires patience and caution.
The breathtaking landscapes, the exceptional stalking while trekking the rugged mountain paths to reach hidden plateaus, make this destination particularly sought after by Italian hunters.
The music, language, and culture of these territories, something extremely original yet so familiar, will frame the hunting days, alleviating the fatigue and making this experience unforgettable.
The desire to return is guaranteed!
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