Descrizione
Area Recreativa El Picacho is a convenient spot from which to explore the birdlife of the Alcornocales. There are two places to park, one east of 150m the prominent white buildings of the Aula de la Naturaleza El Picacho and the other 280m to its north. In general, the second option is better as it's the starting point of the footpath up to El Picacho.
Much can be seen by simply wandering around the picnic site and scanning the skies but you also have the option of a short walk or, for the adventurous, a steep hike to one of the areas higher peaks (El Picacho). The peak itself usually has a large number of Grifone sitting on its crags and, rarely, in winter Sordone but it's a steep climb.
The woodlands hold Luì bianco, Luì piccolo iberico, Cincia dal ciuffo and many of the usual woodland species of the area. A pleasant circuit around a small shallow laguna (often dry) can be productive. Unfortunately, a vulture feeding station c1km east of the second parking spot (and slightly less from the first) is tucked away below a ridge but the birds it attracts - Grifone, Capovaccaio, Nibbio bruno, Aquila minore and large numbers of Corvo imperiale - are often visible. Careful scanning of the skies may also be rewarded with views of Astore, Sparviere, Aquila di Bonelli and any migrant raptor.
Dettagli
Accesso
The picnic site and the starting point for the walks is well signposted on the A 375 from Alcala de los Gazules to Ubrique.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , MontagnaCaratteristiche dell’area
Montagnoso , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
About 10 km north of the picnic site on the road at Puerto de Galiz is a small 'venta' (restaurant) that has a very high reputation for its food.

