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Beltzenia

Pyrénées-Atlantiques  >  France

Sediment islet of variable shape and size depending on the floods and tides in Txingudi Bay. A great diversity of seabirds rest here.

Added* by Dani Morcillo
Most recent update 27 Ekim 2024
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Description

Beltzenia is a small protected natural enclave in the bay of Txingudi. Especially in winter and during storms, many species of birds take refuge here. For example Poyrazkuşu, Karabatak, Sürmeli kervançulluğu, Kervançulluğu, Kuğu, Büyük Karasırtlı Martı, Kuzey Gümüş Martı, Akdeniz Martısı, Gümüş martı, Karagagalı Sumru, Yosun kazi, Yalıçapkını and Kaşıkçı.

There is parking nearby, a children's playground just opposite (Parc de Beltzenia) and an observation tower from which you can see the whole of Txingudi Bay. If the birds are not enough, you can enjoy the spectacular landscape.

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Français: Ilôt de sédiments de forme et de taille variables en fonction des crues et des marées dans la baie de Txingudi. Une grande diversité d'oiseaux marins se repose ici. Surtout en hiver et lors des tempêtes, de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux s'y réfugient.

Details

Access

Beltzenia is located on the border of France and Spain in Hendaye. You can park nearby on Boulevard de la Baie de Chingudy or on rue Pellot, and walk or cycle to the promenade that runs along the bay. Press on a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

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Français: Vous pourrez vous garer tout près sur le Boulevard de la Baie de Chingudy ou dans la rue Pellot, et rejoindre à pied ou à vélo la promenade qui longe la baie.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Sea

Conditions

Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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