Descrição
Parque Natural el Hondo (Parc Natural de El Fondo in Valencian) is a marsh area that includes both permanently salty and sweet lakes. It is one of the best places for birdwatching in the region. The reserve is of great importance for wintering birds, migratory birds and also the area is of course an important breeding ground for endangered species as Pardilheira and Pato-de-rabo-alçado. Possibility to observe a large number of species, easily with observatories. Also good for species as Papa-ratos, Caimão, Galeirão-de-crista and in winter there is a chance on Águia-gritadeira.
Detalhes
Acesso
Parque Natural El Hondo is located between the cities of Alicante and Murcia. You can park at the entrance of the site for free. Press P on the map for directions. There are several signposted routes, of different distances, with observatories. On the map you see the green trail (4 km) that starts from the Visitor Centre. Another nice route you can walk is the blue trail (7 km). It runs through habitat of Tartaranhão-azulado, Águia-calçada, Pica-pau-verde (Iberian), Torcicolo, Rolieiro-comum and picanço-real.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Lago , Camas de juncoCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o ano , InvernoMelhor hora para visitar
InvernoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
See separate entry Parque Natural El Hondo - Ruta Zona Sur for the southern part of the nature reserve (which also has several bird hides and offers more reed habitats and shallow lakes).


