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Camino de la Reyerta - Punta de Montijo

Cadiz Province  >  Spain

A convenient stop for watching gulls, terns & waders

Añadido* por John Cantelo
Última actualización 22 mayo 2025

Descripción

When the tide is high this is a less attractive site so try to time your visit to coincide with a rising or falling tide particularly during migration. However, even at high tide you can still see a variety of terns - particularly Charrán Patinegro, Charrancito Común and Charrán Común, less often Pagaza Piquirroja and Fumarel Común plus, rarely, Charrán Bengalí - and various gulls including Gaviota Picofina. Further out in the bay check for Págalo Grande and Alcatraz Atlántico. Waders include Chorlitejo patinegro, Chorlitejo Grande, Correlimos Tridáctilo, Correlimos Común, Vuelvepiedras Común, Ostrero Euroasiático, Archibebe Común, Aguja Colinegra, Zarapito Trinador, etc. At all times take great care not to disturb roosting & feeding birds. Note that the beaches can be busy at weekends and peak holiday times.

The beach at the end of Camino de la Reyerta is overlooked by an excellent chiringuito (bar/restaurant), Casa Gaspar, making this a great place to stop for refreshment as you can still watch the birds (often at close quarters on a high tide). From the bar head west towards Punta de Montijo (c1 km) to check for waders, gulls & terns (heading east towards Sanlucar risks getting cut off when the tide rises which makes for a long detour inland to return the chiringito). The walls of the corrales de pesca (ancient enclosed fish traps) are often used by birds feeding for resting. From the point you have a good view across the bay towards Chipiona.

Detalles

Accesso

Camino de la Reyerta - Punta de Montijo is located between the towns of Sanlucar and Chipiona. Easily reached along the Camino de la Reyerta which is signposted off a roundabout on the Sanlucar - Chipiona road. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

Terreno y habitat

Playa , Pisos de barro

Condiciones

Plano , Arenoso

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera , Otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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