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Mirador Migjorn de l'Alfacada

Catalonia  >  Spain

The Alfacada viewpoint is a large tower offering a unique observation point on the Ebro Delta and the Alfacada lagoon.

Added* by Lelièvre Quentin
Most recent update 16 January 2023

Description

The Alfacada Lagoon is a very important and important natural wetland in the Ebro Delta. It is part with the Tancada, of the last natural wetlands of the Delta not occupied by rice cultivation. There is a great diversity of wetlands due to the differences in water level and salinity. Thus a very great diversity of bird species reproduces there or stops there in migration or in wintering. You can see great birds here like Penduline Tit, Squacco Heron, Purple Swamphen and Purple Heron.

Details

Access

The Mirador Migjorn is located to the south of the Ebro Delta at the end of the Migjorn path which heads east from Sant Jaume d'Enveja. The watchtower is located a few dozen meters before the Migjorn beach. Parking is available right next to the watchtower.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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