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Ilhas Desertas

Madeira  >  Portugal

Three islands 25 kilometers southeast of Madeira known for their rugged, uninhabited landscapes, seals and seabirds.

Geplaatst* door Erik Schorpion
Meest recente update 18 december 2024
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Beschrijving

The Ilhas Desertas islands are located about 25 kilometers southeast of Madeira and are known for their rugged, uninhabited landscapes. The archipelago consists of three islands: Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande, and Bugio. The islands are a designated nature reserve, home to a variety of seabirds and the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. And there is a research center for the rare Deserta Grande wolf spider. The islands offer great opportunities for birdwatching. Access to the islands is restricted, and a special permit is required to visit, so you need to book a guided tour.

It's an important place for five seabird species who breed in Madeira. It's the only European breeding area of Kaapverdische Donsstormvogel, who breeds mainly at the south plateau of Bugio. Here we can also find important colonies of Bulwers Stormvogel, Kuhls Pijlstormvogel and Madeirastormvogeltje. Another seabird, that can be spotted is Kleine Pijlstormvogel. In all three islands also breed Visdief and Geelpootmeeuw, and some other Macaronesian endemic birds like Madeiragierzwaluw, Berthelots Pieper and Kanarie.

Details

Toegang

Since the Ilhas Desertas are a protected nature reserve, you need to book a guided tour. Several companies offer day trips from Madeira (see the links below). Most tours depart from the harbor in Funchal, Madeira. The journey to the islands typically takes about 2.5 hours by catamaran. During the trip, you might spot dolphins and whales and of course seabirds. Once you arrive, a guide will take you on a tour of Deserta Grande, the largest island.

Terrein en leefgebied

Zee

Omstandigheden

Bergachtig , Rotsachtig , Nat , Hoog water mogelijk

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Boot

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Links

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Kaart

Top 5 vogels

Kaapverdische Donsstormvogel
1. Kaapverdische Donsstormvogel
(Pterodroma feae)
Kuhls Pijlstormvogel
2. Kuhls Pijlstormvogel
(Calonectris borealis)
Madeirastormvogeltje
3. Madeirastormvogeltje
(Oceanodroma castro)
Bulwers Stormvogel
4. Bulwers Stormvogel
(Bulweria bulwerii)
Kleine Pijlstormvogel
5. Kleine Pijlstormvogel
(Puffinus baroli)

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