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Estepas del este de Almansa

Albacete  >  Spain

Steppe area formed mainly by cereal fields and vineyards with isolated trees.

Added* by Juan Sorli Guerola
Most recent update 16 May 2020
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Description

The Almansa steppes or pseudo-steppes are flat or slightly undulating territories formed by extensive crops with small patches of natural vegetation and small groves. It is an area where you can easily see steppe birds like Little Bustard, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Stone-curlew and be able to observe several colonies of Lesser Kestrel.

Details

Access

From Almansa take the road N-430 direction Alicante during 5,5 km, then take A-31 and drive 800m taking the exit "Casas del Campillo". When you arrive to the roundabout take the third exit and cross the A-31. in the next roundabout take the second exit, drive 650m crossing the bridge, turn right at 300m and you will find a group of houses called "Casas del Campillo" where you can park. The route you see on the map is 8,7 km (one way) and can be done by car, bike or on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Steppe , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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