 (003).jpg)
Rate birdingplace Cap Blanc
Description
Cap Blanc is one of the steepest cliffs on the Mallorcan coast, with the highest point of the cliff at about 90 meters above sea level. The egde of the cliff is dominated by the white lighthouse Far de Cap Blanc. The flat, wild and stony surface that occupies most of this area contrasts with the blue sea. In its garrigue landscape, on the sea and on the cliffs you can find many birds. In the open spaces you can see Kamblævirki. And check the fences that are often used as a lookout by Sandtittlingur. In the dense vegetation you can find birds like Hríssöngvari, Hjálmsöngvari, Herfugl, Hagaskvetta and Steindepill. Also Tríll and Sandhæna breed in this area. In the forest parts you can find Krossnefur.
On the lower parts of the cliffs you can see Toppskarfur. In front of the cliffs Klapparmáfur and Kóralmáfur regularly fly by. On the upper parts of the cliffs Steinspör make their nests (but they can be hard to see). On the upper cliffs you often have a better chance to see Bláþröstungur or Förufálki. Watching over the sea you can spot Urðaskrofa (diomedea), Brúnskorfa and Súla, but most of the time you need a spotting scope to see these sea birds, because they are often far out on sea.
Details
Access
From the city of Palma de Mallorca, follow the Ma-19 highway to Llucmajor. Take exit 13 towards S'Arena and Cala Blava. After two roundabouts, the road turns into MA-6014 towards Cala Blava and Cala Pi. Follow this road until kilometer marker 18. A few 100 meters further on, turn right to Cap Blanc, clearly indicated with a sign. Take this exit and continue until the large gate where you can park. Continue on foot from the car park. Note: The eastern part of Cap Blanc is military terrain and not accessible.
) to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!
Very beautiful. Worth a trip for the hike alone, especially if you are with non birders.
In the Google reviews I see a lot of incidents with robbers/thieves. So be carefull and don't leave any valuables in your car!
We were here on September 25th, 2024. Beautiful hike, unfortunately not many birds. A few Hagaskvetta, Steindepill and a Sandtittlingur in the low vegetation. There were also Klapparmáfur, Förufálki and a Svölugleða. Still worth it, great coastal scenery.