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Ponta da Atalaia

Sagres  >  Portugal

A coastal plateau where various passerines gather during the migration season. The area is easily accessible and also offers opportunities for seawatching.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 2 októbra 2025

Description

Ponta da Atalaia, in Sagres, is a very interesting birdwatching spot in Portugal. During autumn migration, the headland acts as a natural funnel where large numbers of passerines, raptors and seabirds concentrate before crossing to Africa. The site offers excellent opportunities for seawatching, with regular views of shearwaters, gannets, skuas and gulls, while the surrounding plateau attracts many migratory songbirds. The combination of spectacular coastal scenery and high bird diversity makes it a must-visit location for birders.

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Português: A Ponta da Atalaia, em Sagres, é um dos locais de observação de aves mais interessantes em Portugal. Durante a migração outonal, o cabo funciona como um funil natural onde se concentram grandes números de passeriformes, aves de rapina e marinhas antes de atravessarem para África. O local oferece excelentes oportunidades de seawatching, com observações regulares de cagarras, alcatrazes, moleiros e gaivotas, enquanto o planalto envolvente atrai muitos passeriformes migradores. A combinação entre a paisagem costeira espetacular e a elevada diversidade de aves torna este ponto de paragem obrigatória para qualquer observador.

Details

Access

In the village of Sagres, head towards the Pousada de Sagres and park in the square/cul-de-sac in front of it. Press P on the map for directions.

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Português: Na Vila de Sagres, seguir em direção à Pousada de Sagres e estacionar no largo/cul-de-sac em frente a esta.

Terrain and Habitat

Plateau , Canyon/cliff , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn , Spring

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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