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Punta de Cap de Creus

Catalonia  >  Spain

The Punta de Cap de Creus on the easternmost point of Spain is a great place to watch seabirds along their migratory routes.

Added* by Jan Lock
Most recent update 14 februarie 2022

Description

The peninsula of Cap de Creus is located in the north of the Costa Brava, and part of the Parque Natural de Cap de Creus. The cape of Punta de Cap de Creus is a great place to see seabird species, such as Ielcovan, Ielcovan balearic, Cormoran moțat, Cory's Shearwater and Corb de mare. As well as seabirds you can also spot Șoim călător and Mierlă albastră on the cliffs. The shrubs and bushes around the headland are home to Silvie mediteraneană, Ciocârlan etc.

Details

Access

You can get here by going north from Girona until Figueres, then along the same road you will see the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà (another great place for birding, also describes on Birdingplaces). After this continue along the same road past Cadaqués and Port Lligat, then after a while you will see a large building which is an information centre to the area. From there you can walk around the area to spot birds.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Canyon/cliff , Sea

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Summer is quite busy with tourists and is therefore not the best time of year to see birds.

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

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