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Description
The Kladissos Beach area has multiple habitats which are great for birding. The sea, river, scrubs and reedbeds make the area a good spot for a variety of bird species, including Yellow-legged Gull, herons, Glossy Ibis, Northern Wheatear, shrikes, warblers, wagtails, Bearded Tit, waders, pipites, swallows, swift and raptors.
Details
Access
Access by car approx. 2 km west of Chania on the PEO Kissamou Chanion road, follow the signs to Kladissos beach and park at the end of the road next to the sea. Walk towards the inlet at the far end of the beach. This whole area is fantastic for birds! At the inlet there is an open waste ground and a small wall next to the river, which provides the best spot of the area.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , Reedbeds , Dunes , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can follow the inlet upstream for about a kilometer. This can also be very productive for birds.