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Estany de Vilaüt

Alt Empordà, Girona, Cataluña  >  Spain

This wetland is one of the more unknown parts of Natural Park of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà. Depending on the water level you can spot many interesting birds here.

Added* by Gloria Rosas
Most recent update 2 února 2025

Description

Estany de Vilaüt or the Lake of Vilaüt is one of the places belonging to the Natural Park of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà that is more unknown. The deepest part of the lake is flooded more or less permanently, being a haven of tranquility for many bird species according to the seasons. The tranquillity of this wetland has made it an oasis for birds that inhabit reedbeds, rushes and grasslands. Right next to the water you find an observatory. Among the birds you can see here are čírka modrá, vodouš bahenní, dudek chocholatý, mandelík hajní, pisila čáponohá, ibis hnědý, orlík krátkoprstý, Chocholouš obecný and vlha pestrá.

Details

Access

To get there, you must leave your car on the side of the Castelló d'Empúries road and walk a route along the plain or by bike for about 1,5 km until you reach the pond area.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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