Rate birdingplace Cap Blanc
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Steep coastal cliffs in the south of Mallorca that are spectacular to see and also a great place for birdwatching.
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 dzierlatka iberyjska. And check the fences that are often used as a lookout by świergotek polny. In the dense vegetation you can find birds like pokrzewka balearska, pokrzewka aksamitna, dudek, kląskawka and białorzytka. Also kulon (zwyczajny) and góropatwa czerwona breed in this area. In the forest parts you can find krzyżodziób świerkowy.
On the lower parts of the cliffs you can see kormoran czubaty. In front of the cliffs mewa romańska and mewa sródziemnomorska LRcd regularly fly by. On the upper parts of the cliffs wróbel skalny make their nests (but they can be hard to see). On the upper cliffs you often have a better chance to see modrak or sokół wędrowny. Watching over the sea you can spot Burzyk żółtodzioby (diomedea), burzyk balearski and głuptak, but most of the time you need a spotting scope to see these sea birds, because they are often far out on sea.
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.
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 kląskawka, białorzytka and a świergotek polny in the low vegetation. There were also mewa romańska, sokół wędrowny and a kania ruda. Still worth it, great coastal scenery.