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Parque Natural El Hondo - Ruta Zona Oeste

Alicante  >  Spain

Complex of ponds and reed beds hosting a high diversity of birds, some of which are rare.

Añadido* por Damien IBAÑEZ
Última actualización 17 mayo 2026

Descripción

Parque Natural el Hondo (Parc Natural de El Fondo in Valencian) is a marsh area that includes both permanently salty and sweet lakes. It is one of the best places for birdwatching in the region. The reserve is of great importance for wintering birds, migratory birds and also the area is of course an important breeding ground for endangered species as Cerceta Pardilla and Malvasía Cabeciblanca. Possibility to observe a large number of species, easily with observatories. Also good for species as Garcilla Cangrejera, Calamón Común, Focha Moruna and in winter there is a chance on Águila Moteada.

Detalles

Accesso

Parque Natural El Hondo is located between the cities of Alicante and Murcia. You can park at the entrance of the site for free. Press P on the map for directions. There are several signposted routes, of different distances, with observatories. On the map you see the green trail (4 km) that starts from the Visitor Centre. Another nice route you can walk is the blue trail (7 km). It runs through habitat of Aguilucho pálido, Águila calzada, Pito Real (Iberian), Torcecuello Euroasiático, Carraca Europea and Alcaudón real.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Lago , Cañizos

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

See separate entry Parque Natural El Hondo - Ruta Zona Sur for the southern part of the nature reserve (which also has several bird hides and offers more reed habitats and shallow lakes).

Enlaces

Ver birdingplaces en el área que se publican en Birdingplaces

Mapa

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