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Cabo de Trafalgar

Cadiz  >  Spain

A sandy cape and lighthouse make a good viewingpoint for seabirds and passerine migration.

Added* by John Cantelo
Most recent update 18 April 2020

Description

This cape juts out into the Atlantic just enough to make it a good spot for seawatching particularly with onshore winds and in the morning when the sun is behind you. Expect Northern Gannet, Cory's Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater , Great Skua and hope for something rarer. The shallow inter-tidal pools often have Kentish Plover, Audouin's Gull and Mediterranean Gull. The pines and low scrub attract migrants (e.g. Eurasian Hoopoe, Pied Flycatcher, etc. In late autumn visual migration can be spectacular with large numbers of hirundines, larks, finches, etc (but be aware that this is also a season loved by local bird trappers).

Details

Access

Easily reached from Vejer de la Frontera via the A-2230 & A-2233. The cape is signposted off the latter road.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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