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Cape Raso

Lisbon / Cascais  >  Portugal

Rocky cape at very low altitude provides good observation point for ocean birds in their migrations and other movements.

Added* by João Braga
Most recent update 2 január 2022

Description

Cape Raso is one of best spots for ocean birds in the area. Among the birds you can see from the cape are Mediterrán vészmadár (diomedea), atlanti vészmadár, Szula, Üstökös kárókatona, kőforgató, Nagy halfarkas, Dankasirály, Sárgalábú sirály, Fekete réce, baleári vészmadár, Alka and Búbospacsirta.

Details

Access

Access by car from Cascais on the road to Guincho beach. Park the car by the small road to the lighthouse. There is also a bus connecting these two places, with a stop just by the Cape.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Rocky , Slippery , Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Wheelchair , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

A spotting scope makes a huge difference, as you are just standing in one place and looking out into the ocean. Best time is by sun rise and first hours of the day. Late afternoon is not a good time to go, as you are always in backlight looking towards the sun. Rare and vagrant ocean birds can be seen, particularly after storms.

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