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Punta Prima and South West Coast of Menorca

Menorca  >  Spain

The coast between Punta Prima and Cala d'Alcafar is a walk along the Cami de Cavalls which is part of the round island footpath.

Added* by Rob Bishop
Most recent update 30 червня 2022
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Description

The footpath is along a part ancient thoroughfare on the South West coast of Menorca. It is along a rocky limestone shore with a wide variety of sea birds. The Isla de Aire can be seen from all parts of the walk and is an important migratory bird site in spring and autumn. This walk has a wide variety of marine birds such as Крем’яшник звичайний, Кульон середній and Баклан чубатий. Other birds are seen in the sheltered cove at Cala Alcafar such as flycatchers, Скеляр синій and Боривітер звичайний. Watch for lizards and wild tortoise on your walk.

Details

Access

Parking is available in Punt Prima and Cala Alcafar. Buses from the main city of Mahon link with both ends of the walk.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Rocky , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

This is a largely unknown walk outside this area. It has beautiful harbours, beaches, rocky oucrops and martello towers. The bird life is probably best observed in the spring and autumn when there are many migrant birds.

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