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Description
This nature area is located where the Guadalquivir River flows through Córdoba, in the heart of the city. Prolonged absence of human intervention allowed river sedimentation to produce the area's characteristics copses, islets of mud and sand, and varied flora and fauna. In Sotos de la Albolafia a wide variety of bird species can be spotted. Running down from the San Rafael Roman Bridge, the pockets of riverine forest, once abundant, now form a small area with varied birdlife, featuring some 120 species. Vodomar are seen regularly, as well as river Otters.
Some of the nice birds you can see here are Čapljica, Žuta čaplja, Ražanj, Pupavac, Pčelarica, Vijoglava, Belonokta vetruška, Vuga, Sultanka, Mala bela čaplja, Senica vuga, Šivačica, Daurska lasta, Mali slavuj, Modrovoljka and Čižak.
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Access
The eco-friendly way to get there is by train (excellent service) and a 20 minute walk from the RENFE station. If you have to use a car, parking is only possible on the south side of the river. Cycling is also a good option as the city of Córdoba has a really good cyclepath network.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , River , Reedbeds , City/village , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year round , Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Winter , Spring migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Belonokta vetruška arrives in March, and nest in the steeples of some churches and tall buildings in the city. Among them San Agustin, Santa Victoria, The Biblioteca provincial. Šumska sova can be heard at night in Plaza Colón and in the avenue that takes you from the city center to the station.