Descrizione
In winter when least crowded by tourists Coturnice can be found above the ruins on the hillsides, but you have to go up there to see them. With luck on the rock faces on the eastern side of the ancient ruins very easy Picchio muraiolo can be found. (But note the comment below, made in January 2024: 'The access to the Picchio muraiolo site is now inaccessible from castalia spring and is clearly out of bounds, with a sign beyond the boundary rope stating that access to the gorge is prohibited due to falling rocks.')
Picchio muratore di roccia are very common and breed in the ruins. Culturally a fantastic place to visit. You can do a day trip on an excusrion from Athens but that will unlikely yield the Coturnice as first light above the ruins when they are calling is the best way to find them. So a hirecar and staying locally for a few days is recommended.
Dettagli
Accesso
Walking once parked. Some short but steep hike for the Coturnice
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , ValleCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Collinoso , Roccioso , Asciutto , PolverosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , InvernoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero stretto , Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FaticosoModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
I stated strenuous walk however within the ruins themselves the walking can be very easy. The least effort I have ever put in for a Picchio muraiolo near the Castalia Spring.

