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Description
Cap Blanc is one of the steepest cliffs on the Mallorcan coast, with the highest point of the cliff at about 90 meters above sea level. The egde of the cliff is dominated by the white lighthouse Far de Cap Blanc. The flat, wild and stony surface that occupies most of this area contrasts with the blue sea. In its garrigue landscape, on the sea and on the cliffs you can find many birds. In the open spaces you can see Theklalærke. And check the fences that are often used as a lookout by Markpiber. In the dense vegetation you can find birds like Balear-sanger, Sorthovedet Sanger, Hærfugl, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl and Stenpikker. Also Triel and Rødhøne breed in this area. In the forest parts you can find Lille Korsnæb.
On the lower parts of the cliffs you can see Topskarv. In front of the cliffs Middelhavs-sølvmåge and Audouinsmåge regularly fly by. On the upper parts of the cliffs Stenspurv make their nests (but they can be hard to see). On the upper cliffs you often have a better chance to see Blådrossel or Vandrefalk. Watching over the sea you can spot Skopolis Skråpe, Balearskråpe and Sule, but most of the time you need a spotting scope to see these sea birds, because they are often far out on sea.
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Access
From the city of Palma de Mallorca, follow the Ma-19 highway to Llucmajor. Take exit 13 towards S'Arena and Cala Blava. After two roundabouts, the road turns into MA-6014 towards Cala Blava and Cala Pi. Follow this road until kilometer marker 18. A few 100 meters further on, turn right to Cap Blanc, clearly indicated with a sign. Take this exit and continue until the large gate where you can park. Continue on foot from the car park. Note: The eastern part of Cap Blanc is military terrain and not accessible.