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Punta de la Banya

Catalonia  >  Spain

Small peninsula in the southernmost part of the Ebro Delta. Good for observing Flamingo and a very important site for breeding Middelhavsmåke.

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Most recent update 19 september 2023
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Description

Punta de la Banya is a small peninsula in the southernmost part of the Ebro Delta. It extends off the coast of Sant Carles de la Ràpita and is connected to the Delta de l'Ebre via the Isthmus El Trabucador (a long sand barrier 4 km long and 100 to 200 meters wide). This peninsula demarcates the maritime area known as the Bay of Els Alfacs and is at the same time the largest natural harbor in Europe. Punta de la Banya is of great importance for the nesting of Middelhavsmåke. 60% of the world's population breeds here.

NOTE: the Punta de la Banya, as well as El Trabucador beach, is a partial natural reserve. This means that access is restricted all year long, except between July 15 and September 15. During these two months, access is possible without a vehicle.

Details

Access

Punta de la Banya is located in the southernmost part of the Ebro Delta. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking. From the parking you can continue on foot. Don't forget to bring water. Important: access is only possible between July 15 and September 15. Note that this is a floodable area, so it is not recommended to go with rain or strong wind.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Photo Flamingos in Punta de la Banya by Mikipons, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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