b

Cariño

Galicia  >  Spain

The Cariño port and bay is good for relaxed birding and seeing seagulls, waders and other birds. 18 species of gull have been seen here.

Added* by Garrulus Glandarius
Most recent update 24 October 2020

Description

Cariño's port is an excellent place for seeing seagulls, maybe one of the bests places in Southern Europe. 18 species of gulls have been seen here. As well as European Storm Petrel that hibernates here and sometimes can be seen in the breakwater. Other species as Eurasian Oystercatcher and Sanderling are so usual. The bay is close to the village of Cariño and easy to access.

Details

Access

By car then on foot. You can walk along the seafront.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Reedbeds , Beach , City/village

Conditions

Open landscape , Sandy , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Summer , Autumn , Spring , Winter

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Click on the little bird icon () to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!