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Castell de la Santa Bàrbara

Alicante  >  Spain

Walk from the old town of Alicante with picturesque houses on a terraced area to Santa Barbara Castle. Good chance to observe birds like Black Wheatear.

Added* by Daniela
Most recent update 30 November 2023
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Description

Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is located on the 166 meter high mountain Benacantil. The surroundings of the castle are very beautiful with lots of birds flying around. Among the birds you can observe are Crag Martin, Sardinian Warbler, Eurasian Kestrel, Black Redstart, Black Wheatear and in winter Blue Rock Thrush.

Details

Access

Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is easy accessible on foot from Alicante. You can explore the area on foot, admire the views and watch birds.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly , Rocky , Dry

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Autumn , Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Sardinian Warbler
1. Sardinian Warbler
(Curruca melanocephala)
Black Wheatear
2. Black Wheatear
(Oenanthe leucura)
Eurasian Kestrel
3. Eurasian Kestrel
(Falco tinnunculus)
Blackcap
4. Blackcap
(Sylvia atricapilla)
Little Egret
5. Little Egret
(Egretta garzetta)

Other birds you can see here

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