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Description
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 Mramorna patka and Èakora. Possibility to observe a large number of species, easily with observatories. Also good for species as Žuta Čaplja, Europska velika sultanka, Krunasta liska and in winter there is a chance on Orao klokotaš.
Details
Access
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 Eja Strnjarica, Patuljasti orao, Zelena žuna (Iberian), Vijoglav, Zlatovrana and Iberian Grey Shrike.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year round , WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
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).