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Els Muntanyans

Catalonia  >  Spain

Els Muntanyans is a natural site with several small ponds, saltmarshes with glassworts and small dunes.

Added* by Arnau Bonan Barfull
Most recent update 20 december 2022

Description

Els Muntanyans of Torredembarra and Creixell is a natural wetland situated between the sea and the railway. This natural site holds several small ponds, saltmarshes with glasswort and small dunes where interesting reptiles can be found like spiny-footed lizard (Acanthodactylus erythrurus). In the wetlands several bird species can be seen during all the year like Tőkés réce, Kis vöcsök, Vízityúk, Sárgalábú sirály, and other birds like Kucsmás poszáta, cigánycsuk or Szuharbújó.

The site is remarkable because the Széki lile breeds in this wetland and Kék fú has also bred. But is during migrations when the site is more interesting as several shorebird species can be found, like Parti lile, Fenyérfutó or Piroslábú cankó , and several small passerines occur in the reeds, the marshy areas and the dunes; is the case of Hantmadár, rozsdás csuk, cserregő nádiposzáta, Barátposzáta and several swallows. Korallsirály is present most of the year except in winter months.

Details

Access

The area can be accessed from Torredembarra or from Creixell. There are parking sites close to the natural site. Click on a P in the map to get directions. Note: in summer it can be complicated to park, so go early. The Torredembarra train station is less than 1 kilometre from the Muntanyans, so it can easily be accessed by public transport.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Dunes , Reedbeds , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

In summer time it is recommendable to visit the site before 10 AM, or at sunset, as during the day it is very hot and plenty of people.

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