Hunting

All you wanted to know before you buy a property in Spain

In Spain there are plenty of opportunities for going hunting and fishing. The many rivers in the Pyrenees and in Picas de Europe have excellent fishing qualities for those interested in that. There are many different species of fish throughout Spain, but trout is the most common freshwater fish. For fishing for salmon the area around Asturia is highly recommended, but salmon also can be found in other freshwater sources around Spain. The big fish can be caught in the river Ebro. To be able to fish you need to obtain a permit from the regional authorities/ tourist board.

Besides the freshwater fishing in beautiful natural surroundings, you can experience thrilling and exhilarating shark fishing from boats.

If you want to go hunting then Southern Spain is a very good place to do this. Not only is it a popular sport, it can also be enjoyed all year around due to the climate and migration patterns. The best time to go hunting is between September and February, but you can also hunt venison in August and May. Hunting for venison is very popular in Southern Spain where the selections of both large and small wild animals are in great variety in compared with lots of other countries. Some examples of big game are reindeer, wild hogs and deer. Some examples of small wild game are, rabbit, pigeons, hare, and the well known red legged partridge. You need to have a special permit to do hunting on the Costa del Sol; it is recommended to get in contact with the tourist authorities for more information on this.

Among the developed countries, Andalucía is one with the largest amount of big game, offering different forms of hunting and truly unique trophies. This attracts many hunters from all over the world every year as they are able to rent or buy a property in Southern Spain yet still have easy access to hunting grounds.

Anyone who wishes to bring a shotgun to Spain from Britain for example can do so as long as they have an international permit extension to their UK shotgun certificate. This can be obtained simply by contacting the issuing police authority. If you wish to travel across borders with a shotgun, contact the carrying airline. If travelling by car, contact Customs for details of the necessary paperwork.