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Gavdos

Crete  >  Greece

Rocky, dry, hilly island with Mediterranean pine forests and olive groves. Important stopover for migrating birds, especialy in spring.

Añadido* por Attila Ágoston
Última actualización 9 junio 2024

Descripción

Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island, located to the south of the much larger island of Crete. The island is rocky and hilly and roughly triangular in shape. Its highest point is Mount Vardia with 345 metres. Gavdos has been designated by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area. Gavdos has forests of pines and junipers, olive groves and a variety of other vegetation, such as maquis.

During bird migration in spring many birds make a stopover on the island. For example in the spring of 2024 at the Gavdos Bird Observatory, 74 bird species were ringed. The most abundant species were Curruca Mosquitera (705), Abejaruco Europeo (373), Papamoscas Gris (342) and Curruca Capirotada (281).

Among the other bird species you can encounter on the island or have been recorded on the island are Tórtola Europea, Perdiz chúcar, Chotacabras Europeo, Agachadiza Real, Cormorán Moñudo ,Garcilla Cangrejera, Abejero Europeo, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Autillo Europeo, Abejaruco Persa, Carraca Europea, Halcón de Eleonora, Alcaudón Común, Zarcero Pálido, Mosquitero Oriental, Papamoscas Semiacollarado, Roquero Solitario, Collalba Isabel, Collalba Rubia, Gorrión Moruno, Camachuelo Trompetero and Pardela cenicienta mediterránea.

Detalles

Accesso

Gavdos is only accessible by ferry from the island of Crete from the small harbours of Paleochora and Chora Sfakion. The ferry company is called Anendyk (see the link below). Mostly the small car ferry departs 3 days a week from Paleochora (e.g.Monday to Wednesday) and 3 days from Chora Sfakion (e.g. Thursday to Saturday). Always check the departure times on the website as there are constant changes.

The island is 25 Km2 with quit good roads. Best to travel by car. In the low season, buses only run the route between Karave (harbor) - Sarakiniko and Agios Ioannis. During the summer months, all villages on the island are served daily. There are good possibilities to hike on the island as there are many paths and roads you can explore on foot. On the map you see some options for walking.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Montaña , Mar , Playa , Agricultura

Condiciones

Montañoso , Rocoso , Montañoso , Seco

Camino circular

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Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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