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Mirador del Puerte de Las Palomas

Jaen  >  Spain

Viewpoint at an altitude of 1250 m on a long ridge above the valley of the Río Guadalquivir. Good for spotting sup bielohlavý.

Added* by Nart van Hout
Most recent update 11 december 2024
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Description

The Mirador del Puerto de las Palomas is located in the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park at an altitude of approximately 1,250 meters. The viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the Guadalquivir Valley (which is at an altitude of 800 m) and the surrounding mountain ranges. This spot is great for bird watching as you can see many sup bielohlavý flying around and sitting on the rocks quite close to you.

Usually you have to look up to spot vultures. Here they are seen below you or at the same height. This is very convenient, especially for taking photos.

Details

Access

The Mirador del Puerto de las Palomas is located 12 km north of Cazorla, near the town of Burunchel on the A319. Take the A319 from Burunchel to Arroyo Frío. At the Puerto de las Palomas you will come over the crest of a mountain ridge. About 500 m further is the Mirador Las Palomas with a long car park. Press P on the map for directions. A sturdy balustrade offers a view over the Guadalquivir river below you. Just below you sit and fly sup bielohlavý.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau , Valley

Conditions

Rocky , Mountainous , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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