Cerro de Bartolo

Andalusia > Spain

Short, brisk 30 minute climb to the top of a bluff reached by a good walk. Panoramic views of pine forest and coast and plenty of birds.

Added* by M.H. Laks
Most recent update 30 marraskuu 2022

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Description

Cerro de Bartolo (also known as Cerro de San Bartolomé) has great panoramic views and birds flying by. Sometimes the flight of hanhikorppikotka and pikkukotka can be enjoyed very closely. They have their nests in the cliffs of this mountain range. Among the other birds you can spot are muuttohaukka, käärmekotka, varpushaukka, haarahaukka, tuulihaukka, korppi, punapäälepinkäinen, punapyy, käpytikka and sinirastas.

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Access

There are many paths and trails to explore the area. You can make a long circular walk from the beach, go up and back (about 15 km), but you can also park near the cliffs and make a short walk of 30 minutes.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Forest

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. hanhikorppikotka
(Gyps fulvus)

2. punapyy
(Alectoris rufa)

3. kalliopääsky
(Ptyonoprogne rupestris)

4. käärmekotka
(Circaetus gallicus)

5. pikkukotka
(Aquila pennatus)

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