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Salinas del Astur

Huelva  >  Spain

Eco-friendly fish farm, well managed for birds. It consists of two observatories which overlook a part of the nature reserve of Marismas del Odiel.

Added* by José Manuel Fernández Alfaro
Most recent update 24 maj 2025

Description

Salinas del Astur is a nice place for birdwatching with two bird hides. If you are in Punta Umbría, it is an extra good birding place because before getting there you have to go along a path in a pine forest which is also a good area to enjoy birds.

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Español: Picifactoría respetuosa con el medio ambiente, gestionada por un buen pajarero. Consta de dos observatorios los cuales dan a una parte de Marismas del Odiel. Si se está en Punta Umbría es buen sitio de pajareo porque antes de llegar allí hay que ir por un sendero en zona de pinar que también es buena zona para disfrutar de las aves.

Details

Access

Salinas del Astur is located in the village of Punta Umbría, and south of the city of Huelva. It can be reached by car on an unpaved road but in good condition, even buses can pass. There is also a very nice path to get there. Press P on the map for directions. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00.

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Español: Se puede llegar en coche por un camino no asfaltado pero en buen estado, pueden pasar incluso autobuses. Además hay un sendero muy agradable para llegar allí. Horas: Lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 17:00 h. Sábado y domingo de 11:00 a 15:00 h.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

There are rest areas and a drinks machine.

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Español: Hay zonas de descanso y alguna máquina de bebidas.

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